'Loop' definitions:

Definition of 'loop'

(from WordNet)
noun
Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines [syn: cringle, eyelet, loop, grommet, grummet]
noun
Anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)
noun
(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; "the solution took hundreds of iterations" [syn: iteration, loop]
noun
An inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan); "he's no longer in the loop"
noun
The basic pattern of the human fingerprint
noun
A computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied
noun
The topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component [syn: loop topology, loop]
noun
An intrauterine device in the shape of a loop
noun
A complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates [syn: closed circuit, loop] [ant: open circuit]
noun
A flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane [syn: loop, loop-the-loop]
verb
Move in loops; "The bicycle looped around the tree"
verb
Make a loop in; "loop a rope" [syn: loop, intertwine]
verb
Fly loops, perform a loop; "the stunt pilot looped his plane"
verb
Wind around something in coils or loops [syn: coil, loop, curl] [ant: uncoil]
verb
Fasten or join with a loop; "He looped the watch through his belt"

Definition of 'Loop'

From: GCIDE
  • Loop \Loop\ (l[=oo]p), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Looped (l[=oo]pt); 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. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Loop'

From: GCIDE
  • Loop \Loop\ (l[=oo]p), 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.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Loop'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • That the probation bear no hinge, nor loop To hang a doubt on. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A small, narrow opening; a loophole. [1913 Webster]
  • And stop all sight-holes, every loop from whence The eye of Reason may pry in upon us. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A curve of any kind in the form of a loop. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Telegraphy) A wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. (Acoustics) The portion of a vibrating string, air column, etc., between two nodes; -- called also ventral segment. [1913 Webster]
  • Loop knot, a single knot tied in a doubled cord, etc. so as to leave a loop beyond the knot. See Illust. of Knot. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'loop'

From: Easton
  • Loop a knotted "eye" of cord, corresponding to the "taches" or knobs in the edges of the curtains of the tabernacle, for joining them into a continuous circuit, fifty to a curtain (Ex. 26:4, 5, 10, 11).

Synonyms of 'loop'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Loop'