cèrcol — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
cèrcol is used for these senses in English:
- basketball hoop (sports) The hoop, holding a string net, through which the basketball must be placed to score
- hoop A circular band of metal used to bind a barrel.
- ring A circumscribing object, (roughly) circular and hollow, looking like an annual ring, earring, finger ring etc.
hoop — full definition
- noun A circular band of metal, wood, plastic, or similar material.
- noun Basketball: the rim of the basket, or informally the sport itself.
- verb To bind or encircle with a hoop.
ring — full definition
- noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.
- noun A roughly circular arrangement or shape, or an enclosed area used for a contest such as boxing.
- verb To make a clear, resonant sound, as a bell does; also, to telephone someone.