ˈbɑːskɪt ˈbæskɪt ˈbaːskət ˈwɪkɪt bind or fasten with a hoop hoop vats horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt a small arch used as croquet equipment