rim
Definition
- n. the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
- n. (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended
- n. the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
- v. run around the rim of
Word forms
- Past tense
- rimmed
- Past participle
- rimmed
- Present participle
- rimming
- Third person singular
- rims
Example sentences
n.
The rim of the basketball hoop is made of strong metal.
vt.
She decided to rim the mirror with beautiful beads.
vi.
The waves began to rim the sandy beach as the tide came in.