Word Finder - hoop

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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.

They decide to try leaping through a flaming hoop.

There are also iron bar, hoop and wire works, tool, soap, glass and chemical works, foundries and cotton mills.

All of our hoop earrings are made from 925 Sterling Silver.

In the friction-clutch, a pulley loose on a shaft has a hoop or gland made to embrace it more or less tightly by means of a screw; this hoop has short projecting arms or ears.

If the hoop enclose an area of (say) one-third of the maximum, and if the water be clean, camphor fragments floating on the interior enter with vigorous movements.

The girls come on in short hoop skirts and perform some rather unimpressive modern dance in a pool of light.

Some can be quite nippy, which makes the Dash Hoop come in quite handy.

He makes that hoop and set the balls for the 4-back peel on blue.

He did 3000 press-ups each morning whilst throwing a medicine ball into a hoop using his muscular backside.

Plain hit A single ball stroke in which the striker is neither attempting to make a roquet or run a hoop.

Turns down 6 yard return roquet and hits hoop 6 pioneer.

He sends blue just south of penultimate and roquets yellow for the hoop approach shot.

The driver would give up the hoop and tablet to the signalman at the end of the section.

It is usual for the petticoat of a court dress to be supported by a substantial hoop stiffened with whalebone.

At the last second, Jimmy managed to jump up and deflect his opponent's shot into the hoop.

Hoop and huggy styles are variations of 'ring' designs.

Shimmery, sleek dresses or full taffeta hoop skirts would certainly fall into a fancy dress category, but there are other reasons for choosing a fancy dress.

The shape of oval hoop earrings ranges from small ovals that sit daintily around the ear, to large dangling ovals that fall almost to the shoulder.

Long oval hoop earrings therefore can look extremely elegant and stylish, perhaps not quite as showy as the round alternative.

Some jewelers like to work with a combination of colored golds, and 14k oval hoop earrings made with different colored gold wires look stunning as well as complimenting a range of other jewelry types.

Hoop earrings are generally made from either solid gold wire or hollow wire.

Made for pierced ears, endless hoop earrings have a wire back on one side that slides through the ear and inside the tubular opening on the other side of the hoop forming a complete circle.

Endless hoop earrings are available in tasteful yellow, white, or rose gold.

Endless gold hoop earrings are available in different karats, which represent the amount of other metals present in the gold.

Costume jewelry endless hoop earrings, that have the look of gold, are manufactured using different jewelry making methods.

Generally, hoop earring dimensions are listed using the metric system.

A very popular endless hoop style is the 14 karat white gold earring measuring 1.5 x35 millimeters, or approximately 1/15 inch in thickness and 1 3/8 inches in diameter.

Gold endless hoop earrings range in size from delicate and tiny, with diameters measuring only 5/16 inch (8 mm) to large striking earrings measuring 3 inches (76.2mm) or more.

Custom made endless hoop earrings can be made even wider and thicker.

Well-known European jewelry designer Charles Garnier has designed the ultimate endless hoop earring.

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.

Exquisite elegance defines these rose gold and diamond endless hoop earrings by Heavenly Treasures.

Endless hoop earrings with added touches are both fashionable and stylish.

These earrings have the comfort of the endless hoop design plus dangling jewelry accents.

This classic style earring, the endless gold hoop, is available online from jewelry and antique stores, eBay, and retail websites such as Amazon.

The following websites offer an excellent selection of endless hoop earrings.

Yellow gold earring hoop sets are a classic form of earrings.

The range of sizes and styles of hoop earrings means that there is bound to be a type for every occasion.

The earrings are made from metal that is formed into a hoop that typically goes through the pierced holes in the ear.

These would have been the style of earring that were worn by people in ancient civilizations and examples of hoop earrings can be found in many museums and collections.

Hoop earrings are generally formed from a piece of metal that is attached at one end to a thin pin.

This gives the impression of a continuous hoop.

There are other ways of fastening hoop earrings, however, including hinges, clips and wires.

The type of hoop earring fastening will largely depend on personal preference.

Hoop earrings can be made from a variety of metals.

It is important the pin of the hoop earring is made from silver, gold or a non-allergenic metal as this is worn through the ear.

Choices in yellow gold earring hoop sets are extensive.

The range of hoop size ranges from extremely tiny through to large and dramatic styles.

Large hoop earrings can look stunning and are wonderful for evening wear.

Gemstones also represent birthdays and gold hoop earrings set with birthstones can make a very thoughtful gift.