hoop
noun
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horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketballbasket
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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”ring
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a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
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a small arch used as croquet equipmentwicket
verb
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bind or fasten with a hoop“hoop vats”