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"
not limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase; "the nonrestrictive clause in `I always buy his books, which have influenced me greatly,' refers to his books generally and adds an additional fact about them"
a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board
a person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits); "she was clearly the gainer in that exchange"