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 rim rim /ˈrɪm/

noun

  1. () The shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object  ( rim )
    the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
  2. The top edge of a vessel or other container  ( lip , rim , brim )
    the top edge of a vessel or other container
  3. A projection used for strength or for attaching to another object  ( flange , rim )
    a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
  4. The outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached  ( rim )
    the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
  5. (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended  ( rim )
    (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended
     The ball hit the rim and bounced off
    the ball hit the rim and bounced off

verb

  1. () Run around the rim of  ( rim )
    run around the rim of
     Sugar rimmed the dessert plate
    Sugar rimmed the dessert plate
  2. Roll around the rim of  ( rim )
    roll around the rim of
     The ball rimmed the basket
    the ball rimmed the basket
  3. Furnish with a rim  ( rim )
    furnish with a rim
     Rim a hat
    rim a hat