hoop
noun
a circular band or ring of metal, wood, or other stiff material.
hooping
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present participleof hoop.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Duckett nicked a Foulkes ball from round the wicket that angled in before moving away and Root was bowled by a hooping inswinger, albeit one not full enough for his booming drive.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2025
“I’ve been hooping my whole life,” Salazar said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2025
He reveals that he sprained it while hula hooping and he even shows photos.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2023
“He’s a great competitor. I like going against him. And he was hooping tonight for sure. He shot the ball exceptionally well and kept them in the game,” James said.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 20, 2023
There was never any of the hooping and hollering you got at football or basketball games.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
