1. (

• rim

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

2. (

• rim ,

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

3. (

• rim ,

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

4. (

• flange ,
• rim ,

) a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object ;

5. (

• brim ,
• rim ,
• lip

) the top edge of a vessel or other container ;

1. (

• rim

) run around the rim of; "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate" ;

2. (

• rim

) furnish with a rim; "rim a hat" ;

3. (

• rim

) roll around the rim of; "the ball rimmed the basket" ;