noun
- an edge, border, or margin, esp. of something circular; often, a raised or projecting edge or border
- the outer, circular part of a wheel
- 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