loop

verb
[L17832]

Related

Derivations loope

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : loop
  • simple present, singular, third person : loops
  • simple past : looped
  • present participle : looping
  • past participle : looped

Senses

  • to form into a loop, encircle with a loop

loop

noun
[L17831]

Related

Derivations loop

Derivations loop

Derivations Loop

Derivations ループ

Derivations 루프

Derivations clupa

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : loop
  • plural : loops
  • USPS abbreviation, plural, singular : LOOP

Senses

  • algebraic stucture, quasigroup with an identity element
  • repeating section of a computer program
  • a figure skating jump in which the skater takes off from the back outside edge of one skate, makes at least one full turn in the air, and lands on the back outside edge of the same skate
  • a curving or doubling of a line so as to form a closed or partly open curve within itself through which another line can be passed or into which a hook may be hooked
  • such a fold of cord or ribbon serving as an ornament
  • something shaped like or suggestive of a loop
  • a circular airplane maneuver executed in the vertical plane
  • a ring or curved piece used to form a fastening, handle, or catch
  • a piece of film or magnetic tape whose ends are spliced together so as to project or play back the same material continuously
  • a continuously repeated segment of music, dialogue, or images
  • a select well-informed inner circle that is influential in decision making
  • a closed electric circuit
  • a sports league
  • topologic structure

loop

noun
[L1422029]

Forms

  • singular : loop
  • plural : loops

Senses

  • (archaic) a small opening through which small arms may be fired