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Meaning of hooped

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hooped

Pronunciation:/huːpt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To bind or fasten using a hoop.

    Example: to hoop a barrel or puncheon

  2. To clasp; to encircle; to surround.

verb

Definitions

  1. To utter a loud cry, or a sound imitative of the word, by way of call or pursuit; to shout.

  2. To whoop, as in whooping cough.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Containing hoops

  2. (western Canada) beset with unfortunate circumstances that seem difficult or impossible to overcome; screwed.