hoop
//huːp//
Noun
hoopSingular
hoopsPlural
1
A circular band of rigid material, especially one used as a toy or for holding something together.
The children played with a hoop in the park.
2
A ring used in basketball through which the ball must pass to score.
She threw the ball through the hoop and scored two points.
3
A large ring used for gymnastic exercises or as part of a circus act.
The gymnast spun the hoop gracefully around her body.
Verb
1
To bind or fasten with a hoop or hoops.
The cooper hooped the barrel to keep it sturdy.
2
To encircle or surround.
The children hooped the tree with a colorful ribbon.