Word Finder - hoops

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A circular band of metal used to bind a barrel.

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A ring; a circular band; anything resembling a hoop.

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the cheese hoop, or cylinder in which the curd is pressed in making cheese

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A circular band of metal, wood, or similar material used for forming part of a framework such as an awning or tent.

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A circle, or combination of circles, of thin whalebone, metal, or other elastic material, used for expanding the skirts of ladies' dresses; (hence, by extension) a hoop petticoat or hoop skirt.

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A quart pot; so called because originally bound with hoops, like a barrel. Also, a portion of the contents measured by the distance between the hoops.

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An old measure of capacity, variously estimated at from one to four pecks.

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The rim part of a basketball net.

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(in plural, metonym) The game of basketball.

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A hoop earring.

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(metonym) A jockey; from a common pattern on the blouse.

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(usually in the plural) A horizontal stripe on the jersey

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(usually in the plural) A requirement that must be met in order to proceed.

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To bind or fasten using a hoop.

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to hoop a barrel or puncheon

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To clasp; to encircle; to surround.

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A shout; a whoop, as in whooping cough.

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The hoopoe.

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To utter a loud cry, or a sound imitative of the word, by way of call or pursuit; to shout.

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To whoop, as in whooping cough.

Puddling furnaces are usually entirely cased with iron plates, and blast furnaces with hoops round each course of the stack, or in those of thinner constructions the firebrick work is entirely enclosed in a wrought iron casing or jacket.

First of all there are always all sorts of bureaucratic hoops to jump through the first day.

Jump through hoops to earn 5 quid an hour.

A full range of accessories includes rotary cutters and mats, cotton batting, templates, hoops, patterns and buttons.

Our Price £ 10.44 LP Bass drum Cowbell Mounting Bracket Securely clamps to the edges of bass drum hoops.

Shells are mahogany and poplar with maple reinforcing hoops, and round bearing edges.

Researchers who propose animal experiments have to jump through regulatory hoops and hurdles - including getting a license from the Home Office.

A whole tub of mini hula hoops helps to ease my stomach.

I really fancy Toast with spaghetti hoops on top covered in melted cheese.

Four iron hoops arc across the boat, on top of which is a roll of green canvas.

Five of the roof hoops were given a top coat of black to protect them.

Since Henry VII did not want to seem inferior to the Holy Roman emperor, he had two hoops made on his crown.

Players hit colored balls through a series of wire hoops on grass lawn with a wooden mallet.

The interior of the mill has stone-flagged floors supported by Victorian cast-iron pillars and low brick arches with iron hoops.

Laser cut silhouettes representing the objects will be welded to hoops.

It was formed of oak cask staves, tightly bound with hoops of hazel.

The 2002/03 season ended trophyless for the Hoops with arch-rivals Rangers completing a domestic treble.

From the use of the material to expand ladies' skirts the term was applied, during the third quarter of the 19th century, when the fashion of wearing greatly expanded skirts was at its height, to the whalebone and steel hoops employed to support the skirts thus worn (see Costume).

Hoops offer many benefits to beaders of all skill levels.

Younger children would have supervised races and play with hoops while teens and adults might enjoy archery.

Step through the hoops, crawl under the scramble net, weave in and out of the poles.

Can be used in place of tapestry roller frames, stretcher bars or wooden hoops.

This example was rosso with the tan interior, with the covered roll hoops.

There are driver and passenger front and side thorax airbags, dual roll-over protection hoops and side impact door beams.

After all, I was constantly running from work to the baseball field to watch my son play ball, the gym to watch him shoot hoops, or the football field to watch my two daughters cheer.

You may have to jump through a bunch of hoops to get the low price, but you can get it.

Every agency is different, and the more elite they are, the more hoops you will have to jump through.

Hosting a non-competitive game, such as backyard volleyball, table tennis, or shooting basketball hoops is both fun and a great way to get exercise.

Keep in mind that the jewelry a bridesmaid wears should be in keeping with the style the bride wears -- no oversize eighties hoops in the bridesmaid's ears when the bride is wearing vintage pearl drops, for example.

It's spread over hoops or a wooden frame.

Row covers or hoops with plastic over them create the same effect.

Hoops made from PVC are installed at regular intervals and sheets of clear or opaque plastic may be tacked onto the PVC.

Some gardeners leave the hoops in place but draw and old blanket or sheet over it at night, removing the cover during the day.

The oval shape means that the earrings do not stand out as much as round hoops.

In addition to plain ovals, the hoops might be twisted or shaped to introduce a different profile to the earrings, and these can be an interesting variation on the classic shape.

When looking for beautiful earrings, endless gold hoops are a classic style that is both trendy and timeless.

His revolutionary new design prevents the hoops from turning outward when worn.

There are many exquisite styles and designs of endless gold hoop earrings in addition to the classic look of simple round hoops in various sizes.

Diamond cut 14 karat gold endless hoops sparkle as they catch the light adding a delightful touch to these striking earrings.

These gorgeous hoops will look wonderful with any outfit.

The exquisite style earring, endless gold hoops, with its simplistic style and flawless design, is sure to become one of your favorite fashion accessories.

Tiny rows of gemstones along the outside of the hoops catch the light and bring an added dimension to the earrings.

Wear with beads and leather sandals for ethnic hip look, add a strand of pearls for classic charm, or adorn your ears with gold hoops and slip into kitten heels for a sassy, sexy silhouette.

Hoops King offers Heads Up Goggles for $9.95, but if you're buying five or more, you can receive a discounted rate.

Subtle earrings…You don't need big rhinestone hoops to compete with the shape of these.

Simple studs or small silver or gold hoops should be enough.

This 22,000-gallon swimming and recreation area includes a 1,000 square-foot basketball cove with custom hoops, which is fed by a nine-foot high waterfall.

All-Star Sports Resort – Oversized football helmets, hockey sticks and basketball hoops score with Disney vacationers who enjoy the sports theme.

The game includes Hockey, Dodgeball, Volleyball and Basketball and allows you to play as various Mario game characters and any Final Fantasy characters that were in the Mario Hoops 3-on-3 game.

No messy button-pressing-combination mambo, no leafing through old magazines to find your favorite cheats, and no jumping through hoops or repeating dastardly chores.