hoop

En français : cercle, cerceau

1. A circular band of metal used to bind a barrel. (countable, uncountable)
2. Any circular band or ring. (countable, uncountable) · the cheese hoop, or cylinder in which the curd is pressed in making cheese· gymnastic hoop
3. A circular band of metal, wood, or similar material used for forming part of a framework such as an awning or tent. (countable, uncountable)
4. A circle, or combination of circles, of thin whalebone, metal, or other elastic material, used for expanding the skirts of ladies' dresses; (hence, by extension) a hoop petticoat or hoop skirt. (countable, uncountable)
5. A quart-pot; so called because originally bound with hoops, like a barrel. Also, a portion of the contents measured by the distance between the hoops. (countable, uncountable)
6. The rim part of a basketball net. (countable, uncountable)
7. The game of basketball. (US, countable, uncountable)
8. A hoop earring. (countable, uncountable)

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