(hp, hp) noun
1. A circular band of stiff material, especially one used to confine the staves of a barrel, cask, etc.
2. A child's toy in the shape of a large circular ring of metal or wood that is trundled along the ground.
3. A large ring of flexible material used for expanding a woman's skirt.
4. The band of a finger ring.
5. An arched wicket in croquet.
6. Anything shaped like a ring or band.
—v.t.
1. To surround or fasten with hoops, as a cask.
2. To encircle. [OE hōp]

(hp) noun
1. A whoop; shout.
2. The sound made in whooping cough.
—v.t. & v.i. To whoop. [Var. of WHOOP]