stoop - noun

an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward

basin for holy water

small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house

stoop - verb

• bend one's back forward from the waist on down
• debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
• descend swiftly, as if on prey
• sag, bend, bend over or down
• carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward

stoop - thesaurus

bend   bow   condescend   crouch   stoep   stoup