Meaning of 'rim'

noun

the top edge of a vessel or other container

Synonyms: lip

noun

a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

Synonyms: flange

noun

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

noun

(basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended

Example: "the ball hit the rim and bounced off"

noun

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

verb

roll around the rim of

Example: "the ball rimmed the basket"

verb

furnish with a rim

Example: "rim a hat"

verb

run around the rim of

Example: "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"