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hoopHOOP, n. A band of wood or metal used to confine the staves of casks,tubs, &c. or for other similar purposes. Wooden hoops are usually made by splitting an oak or hickory sapling into two parts; but sometimes they are made of thin splints and of other species of wood. HOOP, v.t. To bind or fasten with hoops; as, to hoop a barrel or puncheon. HOOP, v.i. to shout; to utter a loud cry, or a particular sound by way of call or pursuit. HOOP, v.t. To drive with a shout or outcry. HOOP, n. A shout; also, a measure, equal to a peck. |