Stoop may refer to: * Stoop (surname) *

Stoop (architecture) In American English, a stoop is a small staircase ending in a platform and leading to the entrance of an apartment building or other building. Etymology Originally brought to the Hudson Valley of New York (state), New York by settlers from the N ...

, a small staircase leading to the entrance of a building *

Partial squatting Squatting is a versatile posture where the weight of the body is on the feet but the knees and hips are bent. In contrast, sitting involves taking the weight of the body, at least in part, on the buttocks against the ground or a horizontal object. ...

, but with unhealthy bending at the waist and little or no bending of the knees. * the high-speed attack dive of a

bird of prey Birds of prey or predatory birds, also known as raptors, are hypercarnivorous bird species that actively hunt and feed on other vertebrates (mainly mammals, reptiles and other smaller birds). In addition to speed and strength, these predators h ...

(most usually a hawk, eagle, falcon or owl) *

Twickenham Stoop Twickenham Stoop Stadium (informally referred to as The Stoop) is a sports stadium located in south-west London, England. The stadium is home to Harlequins rugby union team, who play in the Gallagher Premiership. The stadium has a capacity ...

, also known simply as "The Stoop", a rugby stadium in London named after Adrian Stoop * ''The Stoop'' (album), a music album by Little Jackie * Stevenage Outer Orbital Path (STOOP)

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