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Hoop Definition & Meaning

hoop
noun
  1. a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
  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"
  3. a small arch used as croquet equipment
  4. horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
verb
  1. bind or fasten with a hoop; "hoop vats"

"Hoop" in song lyrics

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  • "hoop"
    69 Boyz — Hoop In Yo Face
  • "gonna hoop all in yo face come on now hoop all in yo face gonna hoop"
    69 Boyz — Hoop In Yo Face
  • "face gonna hoop all in yo face yeah baby hoop all in yo face gonna hoop"
    69 Boyz — Hoop In Yo Face

Usage tips for "hoop"

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Frequently asked questions

What does hoop mean?
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" a small arch used as croquet equipment horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball bind or fasten with a hoop; "hoop vats"
What part of speech is hoop?
Hoop is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does hoop have?
Hoop has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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