rim

Noun
  1. The shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object (synset 113925029)
    is a type of:
  2. (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended (synset 104099559)
    "the ball hit the rim and bounced off"
    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
    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 pulling
  3. The outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached (synset 104099417)
    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 pulling
    subtypes: felloe, felly - rim (or part of the rim) into which spokes are inserted
    is 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)
  4. A projection used for strength or for attaching to another object (synset 103361704)
    is a type of: projection - any structure that branches out from a central support
    same as: flange
  5. The top edge of a vessel or other container (synset 102905554)
    is a type of: edge - a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
    subtypes: collar, shoe collar - the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
    is a part of: vessel - an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
    same as: brim, lip
Verb
  1. Run around the rim of (synset 202693438)
    "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"
    is a type of: line, run along - be in line with; form a line along
    subtypes: beard - go along the rim, like a beard around the chin
  2. Furnish with a rim (synset 202334995)
    "rim a hat"
    is a type of: furnish, provide, render, supply - give something useful or necessary to
  3. Roll around the rim of (synset 201870483)
    "the ball rimmed the basket"
    is a type of: roll, turn over - move by turning over or rotating

Other Searches