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stooped; stooping; stoops
Definition of stoop
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a : to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
b : to stand or walk with a forward inclination of the head, body, or shoulders
3a : to descend from a superior rank, dignity, or status
b : to lower oneself morally
stooped to lying
b : to fly or dive down swiftly usually to attack prey
stoop
noun (1)Definition of stoop (Entry 2 of 3)
1a : an act of bending the body forward
b : a temporary or habitual forward bend of the back and shoulders
2 : the descent of a bird especially on its prey
3 : a lowering of oneself
stoop
noun (2)Definition of stoop (Entry 3 of 3)
: a porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda at a house door
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