Definitions for rim
Overview of noun rim
The noun rim has 5 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (2) 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)
Overview of verb rim
The verb rim has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (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")
