rim

/rˈɪm/

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Noun
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
Noun
(basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended; "the ball hit the rim and bounced off"
Noun
the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
Noun
a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
Noun
the top edge of a vessel or other container
Verb
run around the rim of; "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"
Verb
furnish with a rim; "rim a hat"
Verb
roll around the rim of; "the ball rimmed the basket"