Hoop

English Meaning

A pliant strip of wood or metal bent in a circular form, and united at the ends, for holding together the staves of casks, tubs, etc.

1. A circular band of metal or wood put around a cask or barrel to bind the staves together.
2. A large wooden, plastic, or metal ring, especially one used as a plaything or for trained animals to jump through.
3. One of the lightweight circular supports for a hoop skirt.
4. A circular, ringlike earring.
5. One of a pair of circular wooden or metal frames used to hold material taut for embroidery or similar needlework.
6. Basketball The basket.
7. Basketball A field goal: hit a big hoop.
8. Basketball The game of basketball.
9. Sports A croquet wicket.
10. To hold together or support with or as if with a hoop.
11. To encircle.
12. jump To undergo a rigorous trial or examination.