Stoop
Word | STOOP |
Character | 5 |
Hyphenation | stoop |
Pronunciations | /stuːp/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Stoop"
What do we mean by stoop?
A small porch, platform, or staircase leading to the entrance of a house or building. noun
To bend forward and down from the waist or the middle of the back. intransitive verb
To stand or walk, especially habitually, with the head and upper back bent forward. intransitive verb
To lower or debase oneself. intransitive verb
To descend from a superior social position; condescend. intransitive verb
To swoop down, as a bird in pursuing its prey. intransitive verb
To bend (oneself, the head, or the body) forward and down. intransitive verb
To debase; humble. intransitive verb
The act of stooping. noun
A forward bending of the head and upper back, especially when habitual. noun
An act of self-abasement or condescension. noun
A descent, as of a bird of prey. noun
An uncovered platform before the entrance of a house, raised, and approached by means of steps. Sometimes incorrectly used for porch or veranda. noun
A drinking-vessel; a beaker; a flagon; a tankard; a pitcher. noun
Hence Liquor for drinking, especially wine, considered as the contents of a stoop: as, he tossed off his stoop. noun
A basin for holy water, usuallyplaced in a niche or against the wall or a pillar at the entrance of Roman Catholic churches: also used in private houses. noun
The act of stooping or bending down; hence, a habitual bend of the back or shoulders: as, to walk with a stoop. noun
The darting down of a bird on its prey; a swoop; a pounce. noun
The staircase and landing or porch leading to the entrance of a residence.
The threshold of a doorway, a doorstep.
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