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A hoop is an object in the form of a circular band (resembling a geometrical torus

Torus

In geometry, a torus is a surface of revolution generated by revolving a circle in three dimensional space about an axis coplanar with the circle, which does not touch the circle....
or toroid

Toroid (geometry)

In mathematics, a toroid is a doughnut-shaped object, such as an O-ring. The surface of such an object is known as a torus. Its annular shape is generated by revolving a circle around an axis external to the circle....
). Hoops are made of various materials in various sizes for various uses:

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A hoop is an object in the form of a circular band (resembling a geometrical torus

Torus

In geometry, a torus is a surface of revolution generated by revolving a circle in three dimensional space about an axis coplanar with the circle, which does not touch the circle....
or toroid

Toroid (geometry)

hoop skirt
Hoop skirt

A hoop skirt or hoopskirt is a women's undergarment worn in various periods to hold the skirt extended into a fashionable shape.Hoop skirts typically consist of a fabric petticoat with casings to hold a stiffening material, variously rope, willow, whalebone, steel or nylon....
s are constructed with hoops to hold the fabric of the garment away from the wearer's legs in a fashionable shape
hoop rolling
Hoop rolling

Hoop Rolling, often called hoop and stick, is a child's game in which a large hoop made of wood, metal or plastic is rolled along by means of a stick....
is an ancient game played with a hoop
The Hoop
Hoop (rhythmic gymnastics)

Hoop may be made of plastic or wood, provided that it retains its shape during the routine. The interior diameter is from 51 to 90 cm, and the hoop must weigh a minimum of 300g....
is one apparatus in Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnastics

Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which single competitors or pairs, trios or even more manipulate one or two apparatus: rope , hoop , ball , clubs and ribbon ....
Hooping
Hooping

Hooping generally refers to artistic movement and dancing with a hoop used as a prop or dance partner. Hoops can be made of metal, wood or plastic....
is the modern subculture revolving around hoopdance, or dancing with a hoop
A hula hoop
Hula hoop

A hula hoop is a toy hoop that is twirled around the waist, limbs, or neck. They are usually made of plastic, though they may also be made out of wood or other materials....
is a toy, typically made of plastic, twirled around the waist of its user whose hips must gyrate in a manner similar to some forms of hula
Hula

Hula is a dance form accompanied by chant or song. It was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there. The chant or song is called a mele ....
dancing in order to keep the hoop aloft
In croquet
Croquet

Croquet is a game played both as a recreational pastime and as a competitive sport which involves hitting wooden or plastic balls with a mallet through hoops embedded into the grass playing arena....
, a hoop of sturdy metal wire planted in the ground forms the wicket
Wicket

In the sport of cricket the word wicket has several distinct meanings:...
through which the balls must pass

The term Hoop may refer to:

A way in which street drugs can be consumed, particularly Ecstasy
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine

MDMA , most commonly known today by the street name ecstasy , is a semisynthetic member of the amphetamine class of psychoactive drugs, a subclass of the phenethylamines.....
and Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine

is a stimulant and sympathomimetics psychoactive drug. It is a member of the family of phenylethylamines. The levorotary levomethamphetamine is an over-the-counter drug and used in Vicks Inhalers for nasal decongestion and does not possess the Central nervous system activity of dextro or racemic methamphetamine....
, by inserting them into the anus
Anus

The anus is an opening at the opposite end of an animal's digestive tract from the mouth. Its function is to expel feces, unwanted semi-solid matter produced during digestion, which, depending on the type of animal, may be one or more of: matter which the animal cannot digest, such as coprolite ; food material after all the nutrients have b...
.
Hoop Schwartz, a character from Stroker and Hoop
Stroker and Hoop

Stroker and Hoop is an United States Macromedia Flash animated television series on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block. The series was a parody of Buddy cop film films and television series such as Starsky and Hutch....
, an American animated television series.
Hoop (magazine)
Hoop (magazine)

HOOP is an official National Basketball Association publication, produced bi-monthly. It features in-depth interviews with top NBA players, and also highlights the players' lives off the court....
, an American basketball magazine
"Hoops
Hoops (song)

"Hoops" is the third and final Single from the debut Studio album Salt Peter by the Trip hop/Industrial music band Ruby . It was released on January 1, 1996 by the Work Records/Creation Records labels....
", a music single by the band Ruby

The term hoops may refer to:

red tape
Red tape

"Red tape" is a derisive term for excessive regulation or rigid conformity to formal rules that is considered redundant or Bureaucracy and hinders or prevents action or decision-making....

The term Hoops may refer to:

Hoops
Hoops (video game)

Hoops is an Nintendo Entertainment System basketball game that takes place in the ghetto. The game is done in a halfcourt style with the player having a choice to disable or enable winners outs....
a basketball game set in the slums for the Nintendo Entertainment System
Nintendo Entertainment System

The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe and Australia in . In most of Asia, including Japan , the Philippines, China, Vietnam and Singapore, it was released as the ....
in the early 1990s.
the game of basketball
Basketball

Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a basketball through a 10 feet high hoop under organized rules....
(due to the fact that metal hoops, or baskets, are used for the goals at which players shoot the ball)
the players (or supporters) of Celtic F.C. or Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers F.C.

Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a association football club from Dublin, Republic of Ireland. They play in the FAI Premier Division of the FAI League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish footballing history....
(derived from the pattern of green and white horizontal stripes on the shirts traditionally worn by the team)
a style of shirt in football, characterised by horizontal stripes that typically encircle the torso and sleeves
Hula Hoops
Hula Hoops

Hula Hoops are a potato-based snack product, in the shape of short, hollow Cylinder s.They were first introduced in 1973. Hula Hoops come in a few standard flavours, in their own coloured packets, such as Salt and Vinegar , Barbecue Beef , Original/Ready Salted , Cheese and Onion ....
, a snack food popular in Britain made of potato crisps in the shape of hoops
Hoops&Yoyo
Hoops&Yoyo

Hoops & Yoyo are a pair of animated characters featured on Hallmark Cards. The website features E-cards, animated episodes, an "Ask hoops&yoyo" section, desktop and phone wallpapers, audio snippets, IM icons, fan photos, interactive monthly calendars, blog, podcast, and merchandise available for purchase....
, are a pair of animated characters featured on Hallmark Cards.