What is the meaning of rim?

noun

• The shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object.
• Basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended. (
  • usage: "the ball hit the rim and bounced off"
• The outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached.
• A projection used for strength or for attaching to another object.
  • synonyms: flange
• The top edge of a vessel or other container.
  • synonyms: brim, lip

verb

• Run around the rim of.
  • usage: "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"
• Furnish with a rim.
  • usage: "rim a hat"
• Roll around the rim of.
  • usage: "the ball rimmed the basket"