rim Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
  2. noun (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended
    • the ball hit the rim and bounced off
  3. noun the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
  4. noun a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
    flange.
  5. noun the top edge of a vessel or other container
    lip; brim.
  6. verb run around the rim of
    • Sugar rimmed the dessert plate
  7. verb furnish with a rim
    • rim a hat
  8. verb roll around the rim of
    • the ball rimmed the basket

WordNet

Rim noun
Etymology
As. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim, edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. Rind.
Definitions
  1. The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin.
  2. The lower part of the abdomen. Obs. Shak.
Rim transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Rimmed ; present participle & verbal noun Rimming
Definitions
  1. To furnish with a rim; to border.

Webster 1913