rim

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