hoop

Noun

• horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball

• a small arch used as croquet equipment

• 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
    

• a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt

Verb

• bind or fasten with a hoop
  • hoop vats
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  basket , basketball hoop , wicket , ring