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basketball hoop
basketball hoop /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl huːp/
noun
-
Horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
(
basket
, basketball hoop
, hoop
)
horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
The basketball hoop was too high for the young children, so they had to use a stepladder to reach it.
The basketball hoop was too high for the young children, so they had to use a stepladder to reach it.
home room
home room /ˈhoʊm ruːm/
noun
-
A classroom in which all students in a particular grade (or in a division of a grade) meet at certain times under the supervision of a teacher who takes attendance and does other administrative business
(
home room
, homeroom
)
a classroom in which all students in a particular grade (or in a division of a grade) meet at certain times under the supervision of a teacher who takes attendance and does other administrative business
senior citizen
senior citizen /ˈsiːnjər ˈsɪtɪzən/
noun
-
An elderly person
(
golden ager
[Informal, N. American] , old person
, senior citizen
, oldster
[Informal, N. American] )
an elderly person
The oldster recounted tales of his youth, captivating the younger generation.
The oldster recounted tales of his youth, captivating the younger generation.
Oporto
Oporto /oʊˈpoʊrtoʊ/
noun
-
Port city in northwest Portugal; noted for port wine
(
Oporto
, Porto
)
port city in northwest Portugal; noted for port wine
