Synonyms: stoop
Definition: an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
Similar words: inclination, inclining
Definition: the act of inclining; bending forward
Usage: an inclination of his head indicated his agreement
Definition: small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house
Similar words: porch
Definition: a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
Definition: basin for holy water
Similar words: basin
Definition: a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
Usage: she mixed the dough in a large basin
Synonyms: stoop
Definition: carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward
Usage: The old man was stooping but he could walk around without a cane
Similar words: carry, hold, bear
Definition: support or hold in a certain manner
Usage: She holds her head high; He carried himself upright
Synonyms: stoop
Definition: sag, bend, bend over or down
Usage: the rocks stooped down over the hiking path
Synonyms: bow, stoop, bend, crouch
Definition: bend one's back forward from the waist on down
Usage: he crouched down; She bowed before the Queen; The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse
Synonyms: stoop
Definition: descend swiftly, as if on prey
Usage: The eagle stooped on the mice in the field
Definition: move down on as if in an attack
Usage: The raptor swooped down on its prey; The teacher swooped down upon the new students
Synonyms: lower oneself, condescend, stoop
Definition: debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
Usage: I won't stoop to reading other people's mail
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel