hoop

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt

Definition categories: man–made, frame, skeleton, underframe

2. 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

Similar word(s): ring

Definition categories: man–made, band

3. a small arch used as croquet equipment

Similar word(s): wicket

Definition categories: man–made

4. horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball

Similar word(s): basket

Definition categories: man–made, goal

Sentences with hoop as a noun:

- the cheese hoop, or cylinder in which the curd is pressed in making cheese

verb

1. bind or fasten with a hoop

- hoop vats

Definition categories: contact, encircle, gird

Sentences with hoop as a verb:

- to hoop a barrel or puncheon