HOOP Meaning and
Definition
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A hoop is a circular object that is typically made of metal or plastic with a hollow or solid construction. It often functions as a tool or implement in various activities, including games, sports, and crafts. Hoops can vary widely in size, ranging from small handheld versions to large structures. They are most commonly associated with sports, such as basketball or hula hooping.
In sports, particularly basketball, a hoop refers to the ring-like structure that is mounted horizontally at a certain height, usually ten feet above the ground. This hoop is attached to a backboard, and its purpose is to serve as the target for players to shoot the ball through in order to score points.
Furthermore, a hoop can also be a circular band used in activities like hula hooping or rhythmic gymnastics. In these pursuits, a hoop is typically twirled or manipulated around different parts of the body, demonstrating skill and coordination.
In crafts and decorations, hoops are often used as a base or frame. For example, embroidery or needlework may be done on a fabric stretched tightly within a hoop to keep it taut and stable. Similarly, wreaths or mobiles may incorporate hoops as a foundational element.
Overall, a hoop is a circular object that serves multiple purposes in various contexts, primarily as a target, tool, or structural component.
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• A band of wood or metal used to bind together the staves of casks, &c.; anything circular.
• To bind or fasten with hoops; to encircle or surround.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for HOOP
Etymology of HOOP
The word "hoop" originated from the Middle English word "hope", which was derived from the Old English word "hōp". The Old English term ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic word "hōpaz". The etymology of "hoop" can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root word "kēup-", which means "to bend" or "to form a curved shape". This root word gave rise to various related terms in different languages, such as the Old Norse word "hǫfða", meaning "to arch" or "to bend", and the Old High German word "hufan", meaning "to arch" or "to bend". Over time, the word "hoop" specifically came to refer to a circular or bent object, such as a ring or a band.
Idioms with the word HOOP
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jump through a hoop
The idiom "jump through a hoop" means to complete a series of difficult or demeaning tasks or requirements in order to achieve a goal or satisfy someone's demands. It refers to the act of performing like a trained animal that jumps through a hoop to earn a reward.
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be put through the hoop
The idiom "be put through the hoop" means to be subjected to a rigorous or challenging series of tests, tasks, or obstacles in order to prove one's worth or competence. It implies being evaluated or judged based on one's abilities, often in a thorough or demanding manner.
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put (someone) through the hoop
The idiom "put (someone) through the hoop" means to subject someone to a difficult or challenging test or ordeal. It often refers to a situation where someone is tested to prove their worth or abilities, typically involving various obstacles, tasks, or trials that they have to overcome or accomplish.
Similar spelling words for HOOP
- hoot,
- hopf,
- whoop,
- hopeh,
- hopi,
- hopei,
- hop,
- -hood,
- hook,
- hoof,
- Hove,
- loop,
- HOPPE,
- hob,
- hood,
- coop,
- hoopoe,
- HOFF,
- hobo,
- hoopoo,
- hope,
- HOF,
- HOPP.
Conjugate verb Hoop
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