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What (who) is hoop - definition
WIKIMEDIA DISAMBIGUATION PAGE
Hoops; Hoop (disambiguation); Hoops (song); Hoops (video game)
hoop
(hoops)
1.
A hoop is a large ring made of wood, metal, or plastic.
N-COUNT
2.
If someone makes you jump through hoops, they make you do lots of difficult or boring things in order to please them or achieve something.
He had the duty receptionist almost jumping through hoops for him. But to no avail.
PHRASE: V inflects
hoop
I. n.
1.
Ring, circlet, band.
2.
Farthingale, crinoline, hoop-skirt, hoop-petticoat.
II. v. a.
1.
Bind, fasten with hoops, put hoops upon or around.
2.
Clasp, enclose, encircle, surround.
hoop
n. to roll a hoop
Examples of use of hoop
1. With the hula hoop, for example, you have to stand on the board and grind your hips to keep a virtual hoop twirling.
2. Sports Hoop Dreams ($2'.'5) "Hoop Dreams" is a real–life story with so many twists and turns, you‘ll think it was scripted.
3. NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer and U.N.
4. It‘s a dangerous mission," de Hoop Scheffer said.
5. De Hoop Scheffer has said more troops will be needed.