Definition of Hoop
Hoop
Hoop


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(noun)
A circular ring or frame, often used for playing games or sports.

e.g. The basketball player jumped high to dunk the ball through the hoop.

(noun)
the rim of a basketball goal net;

e.g. The player threw the ball through the hoop and scored a point for his team.

(noun)
A circular band or strip of metal, wood, or similar material that is used to hold together the staves of containers;

e.g. The staves of a barrel are held together tightly by the metal hoops.



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