hoop

cerchio, anello

Grande anello di metallo, legno, plastica o altro materiale.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: ring

Espressioni comuni: plastic hoop, basketball hoop, hoop earrings

arco, cerchio

Elemento curvo o circolare che sostiene una struttura, come una tenda.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: rib, supporting ring

Espressioni comuni: tent hoop, metal hoop, supporting hoop

cerchiare

Fissare qualcosa circondandolo con robuste fasce ad anello.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: band, bind

Espressioni comuni: hoop a barrel, hoop a cask