nounπShareA circular band of metal used to bind a barrel."The cooper tightened the hoops around the wooden barrel to prevent it from leaking. "materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ring; a circular band; anything resembling a hoop."the cheese hoop, or cylinder in which the curd is pressed in making cheese"thingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA circular band of metal, wood, or similar material used for forming part of a framework such as an awning or tent."The circus tent was supported by large metal hoops. "materialstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA circle, or combination of circles, of thin whalebone, metal, or other elastic material, used for expanding the skirts of ladies' dresses; (hence, by extension) a hoop petticoat or hoop skirt."The museum display showed a large dress from the 1800s, its wide skirt supported by several layers of hoops. "stylewearmaterialappearancehistorycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quart pot; so called because originally bound with hoops, like a barrel. Also, a portion of the contents measured by the distance between the hoops."The tavern owner measured out a hoops of ale for the thirsty traveler, roughly a quart's worth. "utensildrinkamountitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn old measure of capacity, variously estimated at from one to four pecks."The recipe called for two hoops of dried beans. "amountunithistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe rim part of a basketball net."The basketball bounced off the hoops with a loud clang. "sportpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in plural, metonym) The game of basketball."My son practices hoops after school every day to improve his basketball skills. "sportentertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hoop earring."She wore small silver hoops to the office. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(metonym) A jockey; from a common pattern on the blouse.""The announcer mentioned that hoops had a tough ride on Saturday, but was expected to win today's race." "sportpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural) A horizontal stripe on the jersey"The soccer team's new jerseys have blue and white hoops around the middle. "sportwearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural) A requirement that must be met in order to proceed."To get the grant money, the students had to jump through a lot of hoops, including writing multiple essays and attending several workshops. "achievementbusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind or fasten using a hoop."to hoop a barrel or puncheon"actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clasp; to encircle; to surround."The crowd hoops the winning team after the final buzzer. "actionstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shout; a whoop, as in whooping cough."The classroom was filled with hoops and coughs as the children battled a nasty cold. "soundmedicinediseaseexclamationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe hoopoe."While birdwatching in the park, I was excited to spot a hoopoe with its distinctive crown of feathers. "animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo utter a loud cry, or a sound imitative of the word, by way of call or pursuit; to shout."The children hooped excitedly as they chased their dog through the park. "soundlanguagecommunicationexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo whoop, as in whooping cough."The child began to hoops suddenly in the classroom, alarming the teacher, who suspected the onset of whooping cough. "medicinediseasebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
