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   Hoop

   /ho͞op/

   

   noun

   • 1. a circular band of metal, wood, or similar material, especially one used for binding the staves of barrels or forming part of a framework.
   • ▪ an earring in the form of a circular band of metal or other material: "a pair of plain gold hoops"
   • ▪ the round metal rim from which a basketball net is suspended.
   • ▪ the game of basketball.
   • ▪ (in the past) a toy in the form of a large circular band of wood, rolled along the ground with a stick.
   • ▪ short for hula hoop
   • ▪ a large ring for circus performers to jump through.
   • ▪ a circle of flexible material used for expanding a woman's petticoat or skirt.
   • ▪ a croquet wicket.

   verb

   • 1. bind or encircle with or as with hoops: "a man was hooping a barrel"

   Word Origin late Old Englishhōp, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoep.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hooped adjective

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   What is a hoopoe bird?

   • The hoopoe bird is a common sight throughout most of Europe, Africa, and Asia. When encountered in the wild, the hoopoe bird can be a truly impressive spectacle, despite its smaller size. Its crest of feathers, which resembles a large mohawk, is without a doubt its most eye-catching feature.

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   What does jump through hoops mean?

   • The expression is 'jump through hoops'. 'Jump through hoops'. It's metaphorical language. We wouldn't actually jump through a hoop to achieve something, would we? No, we wouldn't. But imagine if we actually did have to jump through hoops – that would be very difficult. And that’s the sense of this expression.

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   What does a hoopoe look like?

   • The hoopoe is a small to medium-sized bird that measures between 10 and 12.6 inches long and up to three ounces in weight — or about the size of a book. It has black and white striped wings, short legs, a long and thin beak, and pinkish plumage around the rest of the body.

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   Why is the hoopoe bird important?

   • The hoopoe bird has played an important role in the folklore of many cultures throughout history. It is mentioned in religious books, Greek plays, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and Chinese texts. The hoopoe bird led King Solomon to meet the Queen of Sheba. It is currently the national bird of Israel.

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3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hoopsHoops - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   4 days ago · 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. see more.

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   2 days ago · The expression is 'jump through hoops'. Jiaying 'Jump through hoops'. It's metaphorical language. We wouldn't actually jump through a hoop to achieve something, would we? Rob No, we...

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   4 days ago · 1. Insole. The insole is the inner layer of the shoe that extends from toe to heel, providing cushioning and support. Often made of soft foam materials, the insole serves as a comfortable layer between the midsole and your foot, offering additional support to the foot’s sole and arch.

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   1 day ago · National Basketball Association (NBA), professional basketball league formed in the United States in 1949 by the merger of two rival organizations, the National Basketball League (founded 1937) and the Basketball Association of America (founded 1946).

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   2 days ago · Gold hoops, timeless in their allure, have woven through history, adorning ears with elegance and style. Dating back to ancient Sumeria, where gold was seen as a symbol of divinity and power, hoops were worn as symbols of prestige and wealth. In the Roman Empire, they signified status and were often adorned with precious gemstones.

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   1 day ago · 1. The spherical object which the bowler propels towards the batter, who may attempt to hit it with the bat. Constructed of leather stitched around a cork core. A red ball is used in timed matches (or a pink ball for day/night cricket ), whilst a white ball is used in limited overs cricket.

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    4 days ago · The hoopoe is a genus of ground-foraging birds with a massive head crest and unusual color scheme. The hoopoe bird is a common sight throughout most of Europe, Africa, and Asia. When encountered in the wild, the hoopoe bird can be a truly impressive spectacle, despite its smaller size. Its crest of feathers, which resembles a large mohawk, is ...