What is the meaning of hop?

noun

• The act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot. )
• Twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer.
  • synonyms: hops
• An informal dance where popular music is played.
  • synonyms: record hop

verb

• Jump lightly.
  • synonyms: skip, hop-skip
• Move quickly from one place to another.
• Travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc..
  • usage: "She hopped a train to Chicago"; "He hopped rides all over the country"
• Traverse as if by a short airplane trip.
  • usage: "Hop the Pacific Ocean"
• Jump across.
  • usage: "He hopped the bush"
• Make a jump forward or upward. .