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noun

an edge, border, or margin, esp. of something circular; often, a raised or projecting edge or border
1. the outer, circular part of a wheel
2. the metal flange surrounding the wheel of an automotive vehicle, on which the tire is mounted
frame ()
Basketball the metal hoop to which the net is attached

Origin: ME rime < OE rima, edge, border, akin to ON rimi, ridge < IE base *rem-, to support, rest upon, rest > Sans rámatē, (he) stands still, rests

transitive verb rimmed, rimming

to put or form a rim on or around
to roll around the rim of: the golf ball rimmed the hole

Related Forms:

rimless adjective

See rim in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The usually curved or circular border or edge of an object. See Synonyms at border.
The circular outer part of a wheel, furthest from the axle.
A circular metal structure around which a wheel tire is fitted.

transitive verb rimmed rimmed, rim·ming, rims