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Definition |
playing basketball |
Examples |
1) Hey, do you want to
shoot some hoops after school
today ? 2) During our lunch break, we like to go outside and
shoot hoops to unwind. |
Etymology |
The term "hoops" in "shoot hoops"
derives from the word "basketball hoops," which refers to the
circular metal rims that are mounted on a backboard |
Synonyms |
shoot some baskets, run the court |
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