Definition of hoop

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Hoop (n.) A quart pot; -- so called because originally bound with hoops, like a barrel. Also, a portion of the contents measured by the distance between the hoops..

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Hoop :: Hoop (v. t.) To bind or fasten with hoops; as, to hoop a barrel or puncheon..
Farthingale :: Farthingale (n.) A hoop skirt or hoop petticoat, or other light, elastic material, used to extend the petticoat..
Redhoop :: Redhoop (n.) The male of the European bullfinch.
Hoop :: Hoop (n.) A ring; a circular band; anything resembling a hoop, as the cylinder (cheese hoop) in which the curd is pressed in making cheese..
Hoop :: Hoop (n.) A quart pot; -- so called because originally bound with hoops, like a barrel. Also, a portion of the contents measured by the distance between the hoops..
Tire :: Tire (n.) A hoop or band, as of metal, on the circumference of the wheel of a vehicle, to impart strength and receive the wear..
Cock-a-hoop :: Cock-a-hoop (a.) Boastful; defiant; exulting. Also used adverbially.
Trundle :: Trundle (v. i.) To roll, or go by revolving, as a hoop..
Fyke :: Fyke (n.) A long bag net distended by hoops, into which fish can pass easily, without being able to return; -- called also fyke net..
Hoop :: Hoop (v. t.) To clasp; to encircle; to surround.
Baby Jumper :: Baby jumper () A hoop suspended by an elastic strap, in which a young child may be held secure while amusing itself by jumping on the floor..
Upupa :: Upupa (n.) A genus of birds which includes the common hoopoe.
Whooped :: Whooped (imp. & p. p.) of Whoo.
Hoop :: Hoop (v. i.) To whoop, as in whooping cough. See Whoop..
Whoop :: Whoop (n.) A shout of pursuit or of war; a very of eagerness, enthusiasm, enjoyment, vengeance, terror, or the like; an halloo; a hoot, or cry, as of an owl..
Whoop :: Whoop (n.) A loud, shrill, prolonged sound or sonorous inspiration, as in whooping cough..
Hoop :: Hoop (v. t.) To call by a shout or peculiar cry.
Cradling :: Cradling (n.) Cutting a cask into two pieces lengthwise, to enable it to pass a narrow place, the two parts being afterward united and rehooped..
Crinoline :: Crinoline (n.) A lady's skirt made of any stiff material; latterly, a hoop skirt..
Shoop :: Shoop () imp. of Shape. Shaped.
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