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   Hoop, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Hooped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Hooping.]
   1. To bind or fasten with hoops; as, “to hoop a barrel or puncheon”.
   
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   2. To clasp; to encircle; to surround.  Shak.
   
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