Hooping
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Hooping — generally refers to artistic manipulations of a metal, wooden or plastic hoop with various parts of the body in a rhythmic fashion, usually accompanied by music. Hooping also refers to the subculture of hoop dancers who practice this art, also… … Wikipedia
hooping — ˈhu̇piŋ, ˈhüp noun ( s) Etymology: hoop (I) + ing 1. : stock for making hoops 2. : hoops; especially : a set of hoops used together … Useful english dictionary
hooping-cough — Formerly the prevalent spelling of whooping cough … Useful english dictionary
Hooping Cranes — Infobox Television episode | Title = Hooping Cranes Series = Frasier Season = 8 Episode = 15 Airdate = 27 February 2001 Production = Writer = Jon Sherman Director = Kelsey Grammer Guests = Philippe Durand (Jean Pierre) Prev = Hungry Heart Next =… … Wikipedia
Hooping cough — Hoop Hoop, v. i. [OE. houpen; cf. F. houper to hoop, to shout; a hunting term, prob. fr. houp, an interj. used in calling. Cf. {Whoop}.] 1. To utter a loud cry, or a sound imitative of the word, by way of call or pursuit; to shout. [Usually… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hooping cough — whooping cough or hooping cough noun Pertussis, an infectious and epidemic disease, mostly attacking children, characterized by catarrh of the respiratory tract with bouts of violent coughing that end in a long gasping inspiration • • • Main… … Useful english dictionary
hooping — huËp n. circular band made from metal or other stiff material; object which has a circular or ring like shape v. encircle, surround; make a basket; make a slam dunk (Basketball) … English contemporary dictionary
hooping — hoop·ing … English syllables
hooping cough — n. whooping cough … English contemporary dictionary
hooping-cough — n. [Written also Whooping cough.] Chin cough, pertussis … New dictionary of synonyms
