stoop

Noun
  1. An inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward (synset 100337480)
    is a type of: inclination, inclining - the act of inclining; bending forward
  2. Basin for holy water (synset 104337247)
    is a type of: basin - a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
    same as: stoup
  3. Small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house (synset 104334342)
    is a type of: porch - a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
    same as: stoep
Verb
  1. Bend one's back forward from the waist on down (synset 202066560)
    "he crouched down"; "She bowed before the Queen"; "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse"
    entail: change posture - undergo a change in bodily posture
    is a type of: bend, flex - form a curve
    subtypes:
    same as: bend, bow, crouch
  2. Debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way (synset 202523493)
    "I won't stoop to reading other people's mail"
    is a type of: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
    same as: condescend, lower oneself
  3. Descend swiftly, as if on prey (synset 202068540)
    "The eagle stooped on the mice in the field"
    is a type of: pounce, swoop - move down on as if in an attack
  4. Sag, bend, bend over or down (synset 202041528)
    "the rocks stooped down over the hiking path"
    is a type of: incline, pitch, slope - be at an angle
  5. Carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward (synset 201604606)
    "The old man was stooping but he could walk around without a cane"
    is a type of: bear, carry, hold - support or hold in a certain manner

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