rim (n.)

  1. the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

  2. (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended; the ball hit the rim and bounced off'

  3. the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached

  4. a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

    [ Syn: flange ]

  5. the top edge of a vessel or other container

    [ Syn: brim , lip ]

    rim (v.)

  1. run around the rim of; Sugar rimmed the dessert plate'

  2. furnish with a rim; rim a hat'

  3. roll around the rim of; the ball rimmed the basket'

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