Net supports (4 letters)

{ Answer }

RIMS

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{ Tags }

basketball, borders, edges, eyeglass, fellies, flanges, glasses, holders, hoops, just, lens, limits, lips, misses, mounts, net, outer, parts, rims, supports, tire

{ Notes }

The answer RIMS is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.

{ Definition }

RIM as a noun:

1. the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

2. (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended; "the ball hit the rim and bounced off"

3. the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached

4. (flange, rim) = a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

5. (brim, rim, lip) = the top edge of a vessel or other container

RIM as a verb:

1. run around the rim of; "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"

2. furnish with a rim; "rim a hat"

3. roll around the rim of; "the ball rimmed the basket"