Loop
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British pronunciation/lˈuːp/
American pronunciation/ˈɫup/

Definition & Meaning of "loop"

to loop
01

to wind or circle something in coils

Transitive: to loop sth around sth
to loop definition and meaning
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She looped the scarf around her neck to stay warm.
The craftsperson looped yarn around the knitting needles.
02

to follow a course or path that forms one or more loops, circles, or turns

Intransitive: to loop somewhere
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The hiking trail loops through the forest, offering hikers scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
The river loops around the valley, meandering through lush green fields and rolling hills.
03

to secure or fasten something by forming a loop, typically by bringing one part of an object around and back to its original position.

Transitive: to loop sth around sth | to loop sth through sth
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He looped the reins around the hitching post to secure the horse while he dismounted.
She looped the ribbon around the gift box, creating an elegant bow to adorn the package.
04

to perform a maneuver in an airplane where the aircraft flies in a vertical circle followed by a downward descent to complete the loop

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The fighter jet soared through the sky, banking sharply to gain altitude before looping gracefully above the clouds.
As part of the airshow routine, the aerobatic team synchronized their planes to loop in perfect harmony.
Loop
01

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

02

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

03

an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop

04

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

05

the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component

06

the basic pattern of the human fingerprint

07

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

08

an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)

09

(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated

10

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

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