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Meaning of the word hoop in English

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hoop

US /huːp/
UK /huːp/
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Noun

1.

a circular band or ring of metal or wood

Example:
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The children played with a wooden hoop.
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She wore large silver hoop earrings.
Synonym:
ring band circle loop circlet
2.

the basket or goal in basketball

Example:
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He shot the ball through the hoop.
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The player dunked the ball into the hoop.
Synonym:
basket rim goal

Verb

to pass through or make something pass through a hoop or similar opening

Example:
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The dog was trained to hoop through the ring.
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He tried to hoop the ball into the small opening.
Synonym:
jump through pass through thread
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