Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Hoop.
How to pronounce hoop:
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Hoop - as a noun
A light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
frame10skeletal frameskeleton12underframeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
Example: "There was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ring5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
band7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basket12basketball hoopHoop - as a verb
Bind or fasten with a hoop
Example: "Hoop vats"
Example Sentences
"She spun the hoop around her waist effortlessly."
"The basketball players practiced shooting the ball through the hoop."
"The little girl played with a hula hoop in the backyard."
"He jumped through a burning hoop as part of the circus act."
"The children were excited to play with the new basketball hoop in the park."
Word Game Points
Is HOOP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hoop is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HOOP has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is HOOP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hoop is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHOOP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is HOOP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hoop is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHOOP has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
