Rim

n.	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. Arch rim (Phonetics) the line between the gums and the palate. Rim-fire cartridge (Mil.) See under Cartridge. Rim lock See under Lock.
v. t.	1.	To furnish with a rim; to border. [imp. & p. p. Rimmed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Rimming.]

Noun	1.	rim - the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
	2.	rim - (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended; "the ball hit the rim and bounced off"
	3.	rim - the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
	4.	rim - a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object Synonyms: flange
	5.	rim - the top edge of a vessel Synonyms: brim, lip
Verb	1.	rim - run around the rim of; "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"
	2.	rim - furnish with a rim; "rim a hat"
	3.	rim - roll around the rim of; "the ball rimmed the basket"

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