Definition of "Rim" :

noun: the top edge of a vessel or other container

noun: a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

noun: the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached

noun: (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended

"The ball hit the rim and bounced off."

noun: the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

verb: roll around the rim of

"The ball rimmed the basket."

verb: furnish with a rim

"Rim a hat."

verb: run around the rim of

"Sugar rimmed the dessert plate."