See Also: stoop(1)(dictionary)
stoop(2)(dictionary)
stoop(3)(dictionary)
stoop(4)(dictionary)
stoop(5)(dictionary)
stoop and roop(dictionary)
stoop-gallant(dictionary)
stoop 1, verb(dictionary)
stoop 2, noun(dictionary)

stoop(2) (iou)



stoop noun2. [stu:p] L16.
[from STOOP verb1.]
An act of stooping; a bending of the body forwards; a bow. L16.
give the stoop bow; fig. yield, give way.
T. Chalmers A passage often narrow..requiring a very low stoop.
b. fig. An instance of condescending behaviour; a voluntary descent from a position regarded as superior. M17.
Dryden Can any Loyal Subject see With Patience such a Stoop from Sovereignty?
The action of descending from a height; spec. the swoop of a bird of prey on its quarry, the descent of a falcon to the lure. L16.
a. Descent or declivity of a mountain; a downward slope or incline. E17-E18.
b. A waterfall. dial. rare. M19.
A stooping posture. E18.
B. Neil Something..anguished about the stoop of his..shoulders.