hoop

• Objet en forme d'anneau ou de cercle, souvent en métal, en plastique ou en bois, utilisé à diverses fins (sport, jeu, élément de structure). Peut aussi désigner un cerceau.

A noun referring to a circular band, ring, or loop, often made of metal, plastic, or wood, used for various purposes such as in sports, games, or as a structural component.

1. Basketball hoopA2formalsport

   The circular metal ring with a net attached to a backboard, used in basketball.

   arceau de basket

   • He shot the ball through the hoop and scored two points.
   • The basketball hoop is ten feet high.
   • She practiced free throws at the hoop for an hour.

   Synonymesbasketgoalrim

2. Circular objectB1formal

   A ring or circle made of metal, wood, or plastic.

   cerceau

   • The barrel was held together by metal hoops.
   • Children played with a plastic hoop in the garden.
   • The wooden hoop was used as a frame for the drum.

   Synonymesbandcirclecircletloopring

3. EarringB1informal

   A circular piece of jewelry worn in the ear.

   boucle d'oreille en anneau

   • She wore large gold hoops to the party.
   • His silver hoop earrings caught the light.
   • I bought a pair of small hoops for everyday wear.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de maintenir ou d'entourer quelque chose avec un cerceau, ou dans le sport, marquer un panier en lançant le ballon de basket à travers l'anneau.

A verb used to indicate the act of binding or encircling something with a hoop, or in sports, to score by shooting a basketball through the hoop.

1. To bind or fasten with hoopsC1formal

   To secure or reinforce something, such as a barrel or cask, by fitting metal or wooden hoops around it.

   cercler

   • The cooper hooped the barrel to ensure it was watertight.
   • They hooped the wooden cask with iron bands.
   • The craftsman carefully hooped the large container.

   Synonymesbandbindencirclefastenring

2. To make a hoop shapeC1informal

   To form something into the shape of a circle or hoop.

   former en cercle

   • She hooped the wire into a perfect circle.
   • He hooped the ribbon to create a decorative ring.
   • The gymnast hooped her body into a graceful curve.

   Synonymescoilloop