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hoop
noun
verb
Horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
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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
“There was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse”
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
“Hoop vats”
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There was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse
Hoop vats
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