Definitions

1. noun

a circular band or ring, typically of flexible material, used for throwing or catching.

“She practiced her hula hoop tricks for hours.”

2. noun

a circular or oval frame, typically of metal or wood, used to support something, especially a ball or a figure, in a game or a display.

“The basketball hoop stood tall in the center of the court.”

3. noun

a circular or oval border or margin, especially of a picture or a design.

“The artist added a decorative hoop to the edges of the painting.”

4. verb

to move or jump through a hoop, typically in a circular or oval shape.

“The gymnast hooped through the rings with ease.”

5. verb

to encircle or surround something with a ring or a border.

“The fence hooped the garden to keep out the deer.”

6. verb

to shape or form something into a circular or oval shape, especially by bending or twisting.

“The blacksmith hooped the metal into a perfect circle.”