[huːp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a circular band of metal, wood, or similar material, especially one used for binding the staves of barrels or forming part of a framework

- a horizontal band of a contrasting colour on a sports shirt or jockey's cap


Phrases:
- shoot hoops

Origin:
late Old English hōp, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoep

[huːp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- bind or encircle with or as with hoops
(e.g: a man was hooping a barrel)


Phrases:
- shoot hoops

Origin:
late Old English hōp, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoep