Loop

Quick meaning: Loop is a noun meaning A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.

Meaning

A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.

More Meanings

1. The opening so formed.
2. A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.
3. A process that returns to its beginning and then repeats itself in the same sequence.
4. A ring road or beltway.
5. An endless strip of tape or film allowing continuous repetition.
6. A complete circuit for an electric current.
7. (programming) A programmed sequence of instructions that is repeated until or while a particular condition is satisfied.

Example Sentences

feedback loop

Arches, loops, and whorls are patterns found in fingerprints.

And stop all sight-holes, every loop from whence / The eye of Reason may pry in upon us.

In 1908 the line was extended to a station called Wood Lane, which was built on a terminal track loop so that trains could turn round and go back the other way, [...]

Word Forms

• loops
• looping
• looped

Synonyms for loop

Depending on context, synonyms include cycle, coil, circuit, intertwine, curl, eyelet.

Antonyms for loop

Common opposites include uncoil.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include eyelet, grommet, curl, coil, intertwine, circuit.

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