HOOP
Scrabble letter values: H4O1O1P3 = 9
Definition
- verb bind or fasten with a hoop.
- noun a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt.
- noun a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling. — synonyms: ring
- noun a small arch used as croquet equipment. — synonyms: wicket
- noun horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball. — synonyms: basket, basketball_hoop
Examples
- “hoop vats”
- “there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse”
- “the cheese hoop, or cylinder in which the curd is pressed in making cheese”