hoops

(noun) a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop. Synonyms: basketball, basketball game.

(noun) a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt. Synonyms: hoop.

(noun) a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling. Synonyms: hoop, ring. Example: "There was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse."

(noun) a small arch used as croquet equipment. Synonyms: wicket, hoop.

(noun) horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball. Synonyms: basket, basketball hoop, hoop.

(verb) bind or fasten with a hoop. Synonyms: hoop. Example: "Hoop vats."