LookItUphoop
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /huːp/
Forms: hoops
hoop means: A large ring made of metal, wood, plastic, or another material.
noun
CIRCULAR RINGB1
A large ring made of metal, wood, plastic, or another material.
- She rolled a hoop across the grass.
- The dog jumped through the hoop.
- He threw the ball through the basketball hoop.
FRAME SUPPORTC2
A curved or circular strip that supports a structure such as a tent.
- A metal hoop supports the tent.
- We fitted the canvas over the hoops.
- One broken hoop made the awning sag.
verb
BIND WITH RINGSC2
To fasten something with strong circular bands.
- They hoop the barrel with steel bands.
- The cooper hooped three casks yesterday.
- We must hoop these wooden barrels before filling them.
Questions about hoop
What does hoop mean?
A large ring made of metal, wood, plastic, or another material.
What is hoop in other languages?
Türkçe: çember · Español: aro · Français: cerceau · Deutsch: Reifen · Italiano: cerchio · 日本語: 輪
How do you pronounce hoop?
It is pronounced /huːp/.
How do you use hoop in a sentence?
She rolled a hoop across the grass. The dog jumped through the hoop.
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