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Hoop :: Hoop (n.) An old measure of capacity, variously estimated at from one to four pecks..

Unhoop :: Unhoop (v. t.) To strip or deprive of hoops; to take away the hoops of.

Cask :: Cask (n.) A barrel-shaped vessel made of staves headings, and hoops, usually fitted together so as to hold liquids. It may be larger or smaller than a barrel..

Hooping :: Hooping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hoo.

Barrel :: Barrel (n.) A round vessel or cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends or heads..

Drift :: Drift (n.) The difference between the size of a bolt and the hole into which it is driven, or between the circumference of a hoop and that of the mast on which it is to be driven..

Hoop :: Hoop (v. t.) To drive or follow with a shout.

Hooper :: Hooper (n.) One who hoops casks or tubs; a cooper.

Crinoline :: Crinoline (n.) A lady's skirt made of any stiff material; latterly, a hoop skirt..

Hoop :: Hoop (v. t.) To bind or fasten with hoops; as, to hoop a barrel or puncheon..

Hoop :: Hoop (n.) A pliant strip of wood or metal bent in a circular form, and united at the ends, for holding together the staves of casks, tubs, etc..

Redhoop :: Redhoop (n.) The male of the European bullfinch.

Tun :: Tun (n.) A large cask; an oblong vessel bulging in the middle, like a pipe or puncheon, and girt with hoops; a wine cask..

Hooper :: Hooper (n.) The European whistling, or wild, swan (Olor cygnus); -- called also hooper swan, whooping swan, and elk..

Bicker :: Bicker (n.) A small wooden vessel made of staves and hoops, like a tub..

Hoopoo :: Hoopoo (n.) A European bird of the genus Upupa (U. epops), having a beautiful crest, which it can erect or depress at pleasure. Called also hoop, whoop. The name is also applied to several other species of the same genus and allied genera..

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..

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..

Pertussis :: Pertussis (n.) The whooping cough.

Whooped :: Whooped (imp. & p. p.) of Whoo.

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