Ring of a barrel (4)

I believe the answer is:

hoop

(Other definitions for hoop that I've seen before include "Croquet target" , "Circlet" , "children's toy" , "Wood, metal or plastic band" , "Circle, ring" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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