hoop
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(verb) bind or fasten with a hoop; "hoop vats" |
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Related Words: encircle, gird |
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| 2. |
(noun) 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" |
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Synonyms: ring |
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Related Words: band, carabiner, curtain ring, karabiner, key ring, napkin ring, nose ring, rim, snap ring, tire, towel ring, tyre |
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(noun) a light curved frame to spread out a skirt |
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Related Words: farthingale, frame, pannier, skeleton, underframe |
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(noun) an arch used in croquet |
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Synonyms: wicket |
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Related Words: croquet equipment |
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(noun) horizontal hoop with a net through which players try to throw the basketball |
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Synonyms: basket, basketball hoop |
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Related Words: goal |
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