hoop

Meanings

• a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
• a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
  • "there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse"
• a small arch used as croquet equipment
• horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
• bind or fasten with a hoop
  • "hoop vats"

Synonyms

basket, basketball hoop, ring, wicket