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   hoop

   /huːp/

   noun

   • 1. a circular band of metal, wood, or similar material, especially one used for binding the staves of barrels or forming part of a framework.
   • ▪ an earring in the form of a circular band of metal or other material: "a pair of plain gold hoops"
   • ▪ (in the past) a toy in the form of a large circular band of wood, rolled along the ground with a stick.
   • ▪ short for hula hoop
   • ▪ a large ring for circus performers to jump through.
   • ▪ a circle of flexible material used for expanding a woman's petticoat or skirt: historical "a woman in hoops and crinoline"
   • ▪ a metal arch through which balls are hit in croquet. British
   • ▪ the round metal rim from which a basketball net is suspended: "by the official rules of the game, a basketball hoop must be 18 inches in diameter and 10 feet off the ground"
   • ▪ the game of basketball: informal US "Henry's father played hoops for Kansas"
   • 2. a horizontal band of a contrasting colour on a sports shirt or jockey's cap.
   • ▪ a jockey. informal Australian

   verb

   • 1. bind or encircle with or as with hoops: "a man was hooping a barrel"

   Word Origin late Old Englishhōp, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoep.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hooped adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOOP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HOOP definition: 1. a ring of wood, metal, or plastic: 2. in basketball, a metal ring with an open net hanging from…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     HOOP meaning: 1. a ring of wood, metal, or plastic: 2. in...

   • Znaczenie Hoop, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     hoop definicja: 1. a ring of wood, metal, or plastic: 2. a...

   • Hoop: German Translation

     hoop translate: der Reifen. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Hoop: Indonesian Translation

     hoop translate: simpai, lingkaran. Learn more in the...

   • Hoop: Japanese Translation

     hoop translate: （木・金属・プラスチックの）輪, リング状のもの. Learn more in the...

   • Hoop: Arabic Translation

     HOOP translate: طَوق. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Hoop: Thai Translation

     hoop translate: ห่วง. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Hoop: Catalan Translation

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word hoop, from a circular strip to a basketball goal. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of hoop.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOOP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A hoop is a large ring made of wood, metal, or plastic, or a circular band or ring for various purposes. Learn more about the word forms, synonyms, examples, and usage of 'hoop' in different contexts.

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   Hoop definition: a circular band or ring of metal, wood, or other stiff material.. See examples of HOOP used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhoop noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of hoop noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hoopHoop - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling. “there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse” synonyms: ring. see more. noun. horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball. synonyms: basket, basketball hoop. see more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › hoopHoop - definition of hoop by The Free Dictionary

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   A hoop is a circular band or ring of metal, wood, or other material. It can be used for various purposes, such as holding, fastening, playing, or decorating. See different meanings and usage of hoop in sports, fashion, and slang.