HOOP

• (noun) horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball

  synonyms : basket , basketball hoop

• (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

• (noun) a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt

• (noun) a small arch used as croquet equipment

  synonyms : wicket

• (verb) bind or fasten with a hoop

  "hoop vats"

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