rim

1. n. The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin. Source: opted

2. n. The lower part of the abdomen. Source: opted

3. v. t. To furnish with a rim; to border. Source: opted

4. n. the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object Source: wordnet

5. n. (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended Source: wordnet

6. n. the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached Source: wordnet

7. n. a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object Source: wordnet

8. n. the top edge of a vessel or other container Source: wordnet

9. v. run around the rim of Source: wordnet

10. v. furnish with a rim Source: wordnet

11. v. roll around the rim of Source: wordnet

12. 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. Arch rim (Phonetics), the line between the gums and the palate. -- Rim-fire cartridge. (Mil.) See under Cartridge. -- Rim lock. See under Lock. To furnish with a rim; to border. Source: webster

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