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noun
The hoop, holding a string net, through which the basketball must be placed to score
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: basket, hoop
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: basketball equipment, goal
History
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Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
