wheel vs rim

wheel and rim both are nouns.

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

wheel (noun)	rim (noun)
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)	the top edge of a vessel or other container
a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel	a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims	the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
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	(basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended
a handwheel that is used for steering	the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
forces that provide energy and direction

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