Definition of Rim

Noun

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

Verb

• roll around the rim of
  "the ball rimmed the basket"
  
• furnish with a rim
  "rim a hat"
  
• run around the rim of
  "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"
  

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