rim vs wheel

rim and wheel both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rim	Yes	No	Yes	No
wheel	Yes	No	Yes	No

rim (noun)	wheel (noun)
the top edge of a vessel or other container	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)
a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object	a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached	an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
(basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended	game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object	a handwheel that is used for steering
	a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
	forces that provide energy and direction

rim (verb)	wheel (verb)
roll around the rim of	change directions as if revolving on a pivot
furnish with a rim	move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
run around the rim of	wheel somebody or something
	ride a bicycle