loops

[Loop]

A loop is a roundish, coiled shape, like the shape a piece of string or rope makes when it crosses itself. To start knitting, you need to put a loop of yarn on the end of one of your needles.

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A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls.

Noun
a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane

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a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates

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fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

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an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop

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the topology of a network whose components are connected in a loop

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a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied

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the basic pattern of the human fingerprint

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an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan); "he''s no longer in the loop"

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(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; "the solution took hundreds of iterations"

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anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)

Verb
fasten or join with a loop; "He looped the watch through his belt"

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wind around something in coils or loops

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make a loop in; "loop a rope"

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fly loops, perform a loop; "the stunt pilot looped his plane"

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move in loops; "The bicycle looped around the tree"


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A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls.

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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.

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A small, narrow opening; a loophole.

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A curve of any kind in the form of a loop.

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A wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts.

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The portion of a vibrating string, air column, etc., between two nodes; -- called also ventral segment.

v. t.
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.


Loop

Loop , n. [G. luppe an iron lump. Cf. Looping.] (Iron Works) A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls. [Written also loup.]

Loop

Loop, n. [Cf. Ir. & Gael. lub loop, noose, fold, thong, bend, lub to bend, incline.] 1. 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.
That the probation bear no hinge, nor loop To hang a doubt on.
2. A small, narrow opening; a loophole.
And stop all sight-holes, every loop from whence The eye of Reason may pry in upon us.
3. A curve of any kind in the form of a loop. 4. (Telegraphy) A wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts. 5. (Acoustics) The portion of a vibrating string, air column, etc., between two nodes; -- called also ventral segment. Loop knot, a single knot tied in a doubled cord, etc. so as to leave a loop beyond the knot. See Illust. of Knot.

Loop

Loop , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Looped ; p. pr. & vb. n. Looping.] 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.

A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls.

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.

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.

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Usage Examples

What I enjoy doing more than anything is, I have my little antique car collection, and when the weather is pretty I like to get out one of my old cars. I have a little route I run down in the country, down Nachez Trace Parkway. The loop down through there is just really relaxing, not much traffic.

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Other Usage Examples

People repeat behaviour that leads to flooding their brains with pleasurable chemicals. The short-term reward loop acts over hours to years, and the long-term reproductive success loop over generations.

With women, I've got a long bamboo pole with a leather loop on the end. I slip the loop around their necks so they can't get away or come too close. Like catching snakes.

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