hooper

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noun

hoop·​er

ˈhu̇pə(r), 

ˈhüp-

plural -s

: one that hoops: such as

a

: a person or machine that makes or applies hoops (as to barrels or tubs)

b

: a worker that stretches skins (as sealskins) over a hoop-shaped frame for curing or processing

c

: hoopster

hooper

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variants or hooper swan

variant of whooper swan

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