Definition
Definition of hoops - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
circular objectscircular bands or rings used for various purposes
- The child played with colorful plastic hoops in the yard..
2.
- He loves playing hoops with his friends.
Images of hoops
circular bands or rings used for various purposes
Expressions with hoops
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do many difficult tasks to achieve something
She had to jump through hoops to get the job.
engage in a game of basketball
Every Saturday, we play hoops at the local park.
complex procedures required by bureaucracy
We had to go through many bureaucratic hoops to get the permit.
play basketball by shooting the ball into the hoop
We decided to shoot hoops after school.
Origin of hoops
English, hoop (ring) + -s (plural)
Terms with hoops included in their meaning
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olympic sport
gymnastics with dance moves while handling ribbons, hoops or similar gear
performer
person who jumps through hoops in performances
equipment
round inflated ball used in the sport with hoops
barrel making
person who puts hoops on barrels
abr: basketball
sport played by two teams with a ball and hoops
fashion
framework of hoops supporting a skirt
fishing
fish trap with nets and hoops
fishing
trap with hoops and netting for catching fish
Examples of hoops in a sentence
The gymnast jumped through hoops effortlessly. They spent the afternoon shooting hoops at the park. Hoops is his favorite way to stay fit.
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- French:cerceaux, basket, ...
- German:Reifen, Basketball, ...
- Italian:anelli, basket, ...
- Spanish:aros, básquet, ...
- Portuguese:argolas, basquetebol, ...
- Chinese:圈, 篮球, ...
- Japanese:フープ, バスケットボール, ...
- Arabic:طَوْق, كُرة السَلّة, ...
- Hebrew:חִישּׁוּקִים, כַּדּוּרְסַל, ...
- Russian:обручи, баскетбол, ...
- Ukrainian:обручі, баскетбол, ...
- Hindi:घेरे, बास्केटबॉल, ...
Definition of hoop - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sportsring used in basketball to score points
- He scored by shooting the ball through the hoop.
2.
objectcircular band of metal or wood
- The barrel was held together by a hoop.
3.
jewelrycircular earring
- She wore a gold hoop in each ear.
4.
performanceRare large ring for performers to jump throughRare
- The lion jumped through the flaming hoop.
5.
croquetTECH. small arch in croquetTECH.
- The ball passed cleanly through the hoop.
Verb
1.
sportsintr. US play basketballintr. US
- We love to hoop on weekends.
2.
fasteningtr. fasten by wrapping a circular band around somethingtr.
- They hooped the barrel securely.
Images of hoop
ring used in basketball to score points 
circular band of metal or wood 
circular earring 
large ring for performers to jump through 
small arch in croquet
Expressions with hoop
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circular object spun around the body for fun or exercise
She spun the hula hoop around her waist.
circular metal ring with a net for scoring
He practiced shooting the ball through the basketball hoop.
two-ring frame that keeps cloth taut for needlework
She tightened the embroidery hoop to keep the cloth from wrinkling.
person who jumps through hoops in performances
The circus hoop jumper amazed the audience with her skills.
circular earring worn through ear piercing
She wore a large hoop earring in her left ear.
mythical snake that bites its tail and rolls like a hoop
The legend of the hoop snake has been told in various cultures for centuries..
fast-growing tree valued for its light even-textured wood
Hoop pine is prized for its timber in construction.
curved bar providing protection in case of a vehicle rollover
The race car was equipped with a roll hoop to enhance driver safety..
boastful or showing off self-importance
His cock-a-hoop attitude annoyed his friends.
Origin of hoop
Dutch, hoep (ring)
Examples of hoop in a sentence
Children practiced shooting the ball into the hoop at the playground. She wore a gold hoop as an earring. The gymnast jumped through the hoop with ease. She lost one hoop while dancing. The silver hoop matched her necklace perfectly. The acrobat gracefully leaped through the hoop.
Children giggled as they tossed the hoop in the air. She aimed the ball at the hoop. The hoop was the final obstacle in the game. They often hoop at the local gym. He used to hoop every summer with friends. They hooped the tent poles for stability. The workers hooped the cables to the structure.
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- French:panier, jouer au basket, ...
- German:Basketballkorb, Basketball spielen, ...
- Italian:canestro, giocare a basket, ...
- Spanish:aro, jugar al baloncesto, ...
- Portuguese:cesto, jogar basquetebol, ...
- Chinese:篮筐, 打篮球, ...
- Japanese:フープ, バスケットボールをする, ...
- Arabic:سَلَّة, لَعِبَ كُرَةَ السَّلَّةِ, ...
- Hebrew:חִישּׁוּק, לְשַׂחֵק כַּדּוּרְסַל, ...
- Russian:кольцо, играть в баскетбол, ...
- Ukrainian:кільце, грати в баскетбол, ...
- Hindi:घेरा, बास्केटबॉल खेलना, ...
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