rim
Noun
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is a type of:
- round shape - a shape that is curved and without sharp angles
- bound, boundary, edge - a line determining the limits of an area
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referred to in: basketball, basketball game, hoops - a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
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is a type of: hoop, ring - a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pullingis a part of: wheel - a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
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is a type of: projection - any structure that branches out from a central supportsame as: flange
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is a type of: edge - a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an objectsubtypes: collar, shoe collar - the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or bootis a part of: vessel - an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
Verb
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subtypes: beard - go along the rim, like a beard around the chin
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