n. 1.the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object 2.(basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended 3.the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached 4.a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object 5.the top edge of a vessel rim v. 1.run around the rim of 2.furnish with a rim 3.roll around the rim of
