Noun
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horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
- basketball hoop -
a small arch used as croquet equipment
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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"
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a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
Verb
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bind or fasten with a hoop
"hoop vats"