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hoop

Syllabification: (hoop)

Pronunciation: /ho͞op/

Definition of hoop

a circular band of metal, wood, or similar material, especially one used for binding the staves of barrels or forming part of a framework.
the round metal rim from which a basketball net is suspended.
(hoops) informal the game of basketball.
a large ring used as a toy by being bowled along.
a large ring, typically with paper stretched over it, for circus performers to jump through.
historical a circle of flexible material used for expanding a woman’s petticoat or skirt.
short for hoop petticoat.
chiefly British a croquet wicket.

[with object]

Phrases

jump through hoops: perform a difficult and grueling series of tests at someone else’s request or command:we had to jump through all sorts of hoops to win accreditation
shoot hoops: play basketball.

late Old English hōp; related to Dutch hoep

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