1. A drum stroke where the stick hits both the rim and the head of the drum simultaneously
   "The drummer added a rimshot for emphasis"
    
2. [informal] A sound effect or comedic device used to punctuate a joke, often represented by a drum beat and cymbal crash
   "The comedian's punchline was followed by a virtual rimshot on the laugh track"
    
3. (basketball) a shot that hits the rim of the basket before going in or bouncing out
   "His rimshot bounced twice before falling through the hoop"

Derived forms: rimshots

Encyclopedia: Rimshot