1. a circular band of rigid material
2. a basketball rim
Usage: informal
3. a large ring used as a toy or for exercise

1. to encircle with or as if with a hoop

Examples

• The barrel was held together with metal hoops.
• She shot the ball through the hoop.
• The child rolled the hoop down the hill.
• They used a hula hoop for exercise.
• The gardener hooped the tomato plants for support.
• Basketball players practice shooting at the hoop.
• The cooper hooped the wooden barrel tightly.