HOOPS

A circular band of metal used to bind a barrel.

A ring; a circular band; anything resembling a hoop.

"the cheese hoop, or cylinder in which the curd is pressed in making cheese"

A circular band of metal, wood, or similar material used for forming part of a framework such as an awning or tent.

To bind or fasten using a hoop.

"to hoop a barrel or puncheon"

To clasp; to encircle; to surround.

A shout; a whoop, as in whooping cough.

The hoopoe.

To utter a loud cry, or a sound imitative of the word, by way of call or pursuit; to shout.

To whoop, as in whooping cough.