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Definition of hoop
1 : a circular strip used especially for holding together the staves of containers or as a plaything
2a : a circular figure or object : ringb : the rim of a basketball goal; broadly : the entire goal
3 : a circle or series of circles of flexible material used to expand a woman's skirt
4 : basketball —usually used in plural
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Examples of hoop in a Sentence
made Christmas garlands from hoops of red and green construction paper
Recent Examples of hoop from the Web
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Would any Ville hoops fan feel any less joy/satisfaction if the school’s 2013 title were stripped?
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A report from CBS News details the sartorial hoops staffers at the House of Representatives (though, apparently, not the Senate) have to jump through in order to be deemed appropriately-dressed—
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Now, more than ever, NBA finishers are quick-wristed sharks hunting prey 24 feet away from the hoop.
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What has the former Syracuse assistant done to inspire hope among Husky hoop fans?
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The magnetic field, now supplied by graceful hoops of wire encircling the blimp, weakens to a mere six times Earth's field as the field lines spread out.
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At one point, Owens gracefully lowered her chest to the ground, arched her back and lifted one leg — toe pointed toward the sky — all the while spinning the hoop, which appeared to float from her torso up to her ankle.
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Constand passed the time by shooting hoops in a hallway outside the district attorney's office.
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Tatum and Bell had to jump through hoops to set the project into motion—including getting original creative team Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s blessing.
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Origin and Etymology of hoop
Middle English, from Old English hōp; akin to Middle Dutch hoep ring, hoop
hoop
Definition of hoop
transitive verb
: to bind or fasten with or as if with a hoop
hooper
nounRecent Examples of hoop from the Web
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The American Council on Exercise reports that an hour of hooping can burn over 400 calories — although the calorie-burn from hooping may be as high as 600 calories per hour when other parts of your body, such as your arms and legs, are engaged.
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Brandon Jennings Good on Brandon and Smush (Fordham legend) for getting out there and hooping with the people.
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There also will be food, music, vendors and additional classes and workshops in areas such as aerial yoga, acro-yoga, hooping, walking meditation, photography and essential oils. wanderlust.com/108s.
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RELATED: The Super All-State girls hoops team Hose is only the second Hazel Green girls basketball player to commit to an SEC team, according to the school.
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Oh’s fringed women’s wear was swished about by a troupe of ballet dancers en pointe; Area’s designs were shown on models shooting sprays of bubbles, while a performance artist demonstrated advanced hula-hooping in their midst.
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First Known Use of hoop
15th century
HOOP Defined for English Language Learners
hoop
playDefinition of hoop for English Language Learners
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: a circular object : a large ring
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: a large metal ring used for holding together the sides of a barrel
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: a large ring used by performers or for play
HOOP Defined for Kids
hoop
playDefinition of hoop for Students
1 : a circular figure or object an embroidery hoop
2 : a circular band used for holding together the strips that make up the sides of a barrel or tub
3 : a circle or series of circles of flexible material (as wire) used for holding a woman's skirt out from the body
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