What is the meaning of hops?

noun

• The act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot.
  • synonyms: hop
• 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: hop
• An informal dance where popular music is played.
  • synonyms: hop, record hop
• 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: hop

verb

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