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   Loop

   /lo͞op/

   

   noun

   • 1. a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself: "make a loop in the twine" Similar bendcurvekinkarc
   • ▪ a length of thread, rope, or similar material, doubled or crossing itself, used as a fastening or handle: "a loop of rope tied around their wrists" Similar coilhoopringcirclenooseovalspiralcurltwirlwhorltwisthookzigzaghelixconvolutionincurvation
   • ▪ a curved stroke forming part of a letter (e.g. b, p).
   • ▪ a maneuver in which an aircraft describes a vertical circle in the air.
   • ▪ a maneuver describing a curve that crosses itself, made on a single edge.
   • 2. a structure, series, or process, the end of which is connected to the beginning: "a feedback loop"
   • ▪ 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.

   verb

   • 1. form (something) into a loop or loops; encircle: "she looped her arms around his neck" Similar coilwindtwistsnakewreathespiralform a hoop withform hoops withmake a circle withmake circles withbend into spirals/whorls
   • ▪ follow a course that forms a loop or loops: "the canal loops for two miles through the city" Similar windcurvebendtwistturnsnakemeandercoilspiralcorkscrewencircleform a ring aroundsurroundencompassrare:incurvate
   • ▪ put into or execute a loop of tape, film, or computing instructions: "the program loops back on reaching a RETURN statement"
   • ▪ circle an aircraft vertically in the air.

   Word Origin late Middle English: of unknown origin; compare with Scottish Gaelic lùb ‘loop, bend’.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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