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Hoop

/hˈup/
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(noun) A circular band of metal used to bind a barrel.

The lion jumped through a burning hoop.
Tom bought a hula hoop.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The young boy practiced throwing the basketball through the ____ for many hours every day.

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