English dictionary
hoop
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
noun
- a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
noun
- a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
noun
- a small arch used as croquet equipment
verb
- bind or fasten with a hoop
Example sentences
there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse
hoop vats