noun
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
noun
(basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended
Examples
- the ball hit the rim and bounced off
noun
the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
noun
a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
Synonyms
noun
the top edge of a vessel or other container
Synonyms
verb
run around the rim of
Examples
- Sugar rimmed the dessert plate
verb
furnish with a rim
Examples
- rim a hat
verb
roll around the rim of
Examples
- the ball rimmed the basket