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loop
(l/u/p )

noun (n)

  • fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    cringle, eyelet, grommet, grummet
    source: wordnet30
  • anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)(noun.shape)
    source: wordnet30
  • (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated(noun.process)
    Synonym:
    iteration
    source: wordnet30
  • an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)(noun.group)
    Example:
    He's no longer in the loop.
    source: wordnet30
  • the basic pattern of the human fingerprint(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component(noun.cognition)
    Synonym:
    loop topology
    source: wordnet30
  • an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    closed circuit
    Antonym:
    open circuit
    source: wordnet30
  • a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    loop-the-loop
    source: wordnet30
  • A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rope, etc., through which another thread, cord, etc., can be passed, or which a hook can be hooked into; an eye, as of metal; a staple; a noose; a bight.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • move in loops(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The bicycle looped around the tree.
    source: wordnet30
  • make a loop in(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Loop a rope.
    Synonym:
    intertwine
    source: wordnet30
  • fly loops, perform a loop(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The stunt pilot looped his plane.
    source: wordnet30
  • wind around something in coils or loops(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    coil, curl
    Antonym:
    uncoil
    source: wordnet30
  • fasten or join with a loop(verb.contact)
    Example:
    He looped the watch through his belt.
    source: wordnet30
  • To make a loop of or in; to fasten with a loop or loops; -- often with up; as, to loop a string; to loop up a curtain.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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