basketball hoop

/ˌbæskətˈbɔl hup/
/ˈbɑskɪtbɔl hup/
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Definitions of basketball hoop
  1. noun
    horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
    synonyms: basket, hoop
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    type of:
    basketball equipment
    sports equipment used in playing basketball
    goal
    game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points
Pronunciation
US
/ˌbæskətˈbɔl hup/
UK
/ˈbɑskɪtbɔl hup/
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