hoop
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