a circular band or ring of metal, wood, or other stiff material.

such a band for holding together the staves of a cask, tub, etc.

a large ring of iron, wood, plastic, etc., used as a plaything for a child to roll along the ground.

a circular or ringlike object, part, figure, etc.

the shank of a finger ring.

Croquet . a wicket.

a circular band of stiff material used to expand and display a woman's skirt.

hoop skirt.

Basketball Informal .

the metal ring from which the net is suspended; rim.

the metal ring and net taken together; the basket.

the game of basketball.

a decorative band, as around a mug or cup.

hoop iron.

to bind or fasten with or as if with a hoop or hoops.

to encircle; surround.

noun

loop , band , circlet , circle , basket , net , rim , circumference , clasp , encircle , ring , surround , wicket