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GATHERING-HOOP

\ɡˈaðəɹɪŋhˈuːp], \ɡˈaðəɹɪŋhˈuːp], \ɡ_ˈa_ð_ə_ɹ_ɪ_ŋ_h_ˈuː_p]\

Definitions of GATHERING-HOOP

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A hoop used by coopers for drawing in the ends of the staves of a barrel or cask so as to admit of the permanent hoop being slipped on.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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