a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt

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

[ Syn: ring ]

a small arch used as croquet equipment

[ Syn: wicket ]

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

[ Syn: basket , basket , basketball hoop , basketball hoop ]

bind or fasten with a hoop; hoop vats'