loop
/luːp/ noun B2- A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.
- The opening so formed.
- A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself. · Arches, loops, and whorls are patterns found in fingerprints.
- A process that returns to its beginning and then repeats itself in the same sequence. · feedback loop· time loop
- A ring road or beltway.
- An endless strip of tape or film allowing continuous repetition.
- A complete circuit for an electric current.
- A programmed sequence of instructions that is repeated until or while a particular condition is satisfied.
Plural loops
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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Then he began making loops and figures of eight with his body, and soft, oozy triangles that melted into squares and five-sided figures, and coiled mounds, never resting, never hurrying, and never stopping his low humming song.
The lash, however, was curled upon itself and tied so as to make a loop of whipcord.
The sight of the safe, the saucer of milk, and the loop of whipcord were enough to finally dispel any doubts which may have remained.
He saw hundreds of tiny hooks that caught on anything with loops.
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