Definitions for loop
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. cringle, eyelet, loop, grommet, grummetnoun

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

2. loopnoun

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

3. iteration, loopnoun

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

   "the solution took hundreds of iterations"

4. loopnoun

   an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)

   "he's no longer in the loop"

5. loopnoun

   the basic pattern of the human fingerprint

6. loopnoun

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

7. loop topology, loopnoun

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

8. loopnoun

   an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop

9. closed circuit, loopnoun

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

10. loop, loop-the-loopverb

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

11. loopverb

    move in loops

    "The bicycle looped around the tree"

12. loop, intertwineverb

    make a loop in

    "loop a rope"

13. loopverb

    fly loops, perform a loop

    "the stunt pilot looped his plane"

14. coil, loop, curlverb

    wind around something in coils or loops

15. loopverb

    fasten or join with a loop

    "He looped the watch through his belt"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. loopnoun

   A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening; the opening so formed

2. loopnoun

   A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.

3. loopnoun

   An endless strip of tape or film allowing continuous repetition.

4. loopnoun

   A complete circuit for an electric current.

5. loopnoun

   A programmed sequence of instructions that is repeated until or while a particular condition is satisfied.

6. loopnoun

   An edge consisting of two identical nodes.

7. loopnoun

   A loop-shaped intrauterine device

8. loopnoun

   a maneuver in which an aircraft flies a circular path in a vertical plane

9. loopverb

   To form something into a loop

10. loopverb

    To fasten or encircle something with a loop

11. loopverb

    To fly an aircraft in a loop

12. loopverb

    To move something in a loop

13. loopverb

    To join electrical components to complete a circuit

14. loopverb

    To form a loop

15. loopverb

    To move in a loop

    The program loops until the user presses a key.

16. Etymology: From loupe, earlier lowpknot, of origin, ultimately from hlaup, used in the sense of a "running knot". Compare löpknut, løbknude, løb. More at leap.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. LOOPnoun

   A double through which a string or lace is drawn; an ornamental double or fringe.

   Etymology: from loopen, Dutch, to run.

   Nor any skill’d in loops of fing’ring fine,
   Might in their diverse cunning ever dare
   With this, so curious network, to compare. Edmund Spenser.

   Make me to see’t, or at least so prove it,
   That the probation bear no hinge, nor loop,
   To hang a doubt on. William Shakespeare, Othello.

   Bind our crooked legs in hoops
   Made of shells, with silver loops. Ben Jonson.

   An old fellow shall wear this or that sort of cut in his cloaths with great integrity, while all the rest of the world are degenerated into buttons, pockets, and loops. Addison.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Loopnoun

   a mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls

2. Loopnoun

   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

3. Loopnoun

   a small, narrow opening; a loophole

4. Loopnoun

   a curve of any kind in the form of a loop

5. Loopnoun

   a wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts

6. Loopnoun

   the portion of a vibrating string, air column, etc., between two nodes; -- called also ventral segment

7. Loopverb

   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

8. Etymology: [G. luppe an iron lump. Cf. Looping.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Loop

   Loop was a South London band founded in 1986 by Robert Hampson and his then girlfriend Becky Stewart. The band was active until 1991.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Loop

   lōōp, n. a doubling of a cord, chain, &c., through which another may pass: an ornamental doubling in fringes.—v.t. to fasten or ornament with loops.—n.pl. Loop′ers, the caterpillars of certain moths, which move by drawing up the hindpart of their body to the head.—n. Loop′-line, a branch from a main line of railway, returning to it after making a detour. [Prob. Celt.; Gael. lub, a bend.]

2. Loop

   lōōp, Loophole, lōōp′hōl, n. a small hole in a wall, &c., through which small-arms may be fired: a means of escape.—adjs. Looped (Shak.), full of small openings; Loop′holed.—n. Loop′-light, a small narrow window. [O. Fr. loup.]

The Standard Electrical DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Loop

   A portion of a circuit introduced in series into another circuit. The latter circuit is opened by a spring-jack, q. v. or other device, and the loop inserted. By loops any number of connections can be inserted into a circuit in series therewith, and in series or in parallel with one another.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. loop

   A bight or bend. The winding of a river.

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1. LOOP

   What does LOOP stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the LOOP acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Loop

   applied to that structure at base of innerside of primaries into which the frenulum of male moths is fitted: see retinaculum.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. LOOP

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Loop is ranked #14227 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Loop surname appeared 2,108 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Loop.
   
   93.1% or 1,964 total occurrences were White.
   3.5% or 75 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.7% or 36 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.9% or 19 total occurrences were Asian.

Matched Categories

1. • Circle
   • Circuit
   • Clique
   • Computer Science
   • Fingerprint
   • Intrauterine Device
   • Process
   • Program
   • Simple Closed Curve
   • Tie
   • Topology
   • Wind

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'loop' in Nouns Frequency: #2528

Anagrams for loop »

1. polo

2. pool

3. OOPL

How to pronounce loop?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say loop in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of loop in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of loop in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of loop in a Sentence

1. Joy Kotheimer:

   Normally we absolutely love for the parents to do the work raising chicks, because there's no better parent than the actual penguins themselves, however, the avian influenza has just thrown us for a loop.

2. Jeffrey Lewis:

   The connection of the cooling loop helps explain other activities seen at the 50MW( e) reactor in recent years, connecting the secondary cooling loop suggests, in hindsight, that the demolition of the apparent spent-fuel building was an early sign that North Korea intends to complete construction of the reactor.

3. Maria Roussos:

   For some time now, sandy and taupe textures have dominated, but now there are so many more options in the gray palette in both loop and plush piles, which are gorgeous for the bedroom.

4. Owen Tripp:

   Employees need ways to stay in the loop about their parents' care, for employers, it's often about keeping people in the job for longer.

5. Mike Pompeo:

   All good. You're doing great work; keep banging away, everyone was in the loop.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=loop
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Loop
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=loop
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loop
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=loop
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=loop
7. ^ The Standard Electrical Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26535/pg26535-images.html#:~:text=loop
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=loop
9. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=loop
10. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html