Hoop - Definition
hoop
n 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" [syn: hoop,
ring]
3: a small arch used as croquet equipment [syn: wicket,
hoop]
4: horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which
players try to throw the basketball [syn: basket,
basketball hoop, hoop]
v 1: bind or fasten with a hoop; "hoop vats"