the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, esp. of a circular object.

any edge, margin, or frame added to or around a central object or area.

the outer circle of a wheel, attached to the hub by spokes.

a circular strip of metal forming the connection between an automobile wheel and tire, either permanently attached to or removable from the wheel.

a drive wheel or flywheel, as on a spinning mule.

Basketball . the metal ring from which the net is suspended to form the basket.

Journalism . the outer edge of a usually U -shaped copy desk, occupied by the copyreaders. Compare slot ( def. 5 ) .

Metallurgy . (in an ingot) an outer layer of metal having a composition different from that of the center.

to furnish with a rim, border, or margin.

(of a golf ball or putt) to roll around the edge of (a hole) but not go in.

Basketball . (of a basketball) to roll around (the rim of the basket) and not go in.

to coat or encrust the rim of (a glass)

Rim each cocktail glass with salt.

noun

center , middle

noun

band , brim , brink , brow , circumference , confine , curb , end , fringe , hem , ledge , limit , line , lip , margin , outline , perimeter , periphery , ring , skirt , strip , terminus , top , verge , borderline , edge , edging , bank , border , boundary , felly (rim of awheel) , flange , horizon , tire

verb

bound , edge , fringe , margin , skirt , verge