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| loop [ loop ] |
noun (plural loops) |
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1. circle or oval: a circular or oval shape formed by a line or something such as a piece of string that curves back over itself
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2. circular or oval fastener or handle: something that has a closed or nearly closed circular or oval shape and is often used to carry or fasten something
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3. contraceptive device: a contraceptive device in the shape of a loop of plastic or metal that is placed in a woman's womb
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4. electricity closed circuit: a closed electric circuit
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5. comput set of commands in computer program: a set of instructions in a computer program that is repeated a particular number of times or until a specific objective has been achieved
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6. aviation flight maneuver: a flight maneuver in which a plane flies up, over, and down again describing a circle vertically
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7. U.K. rail railroad branch line: a railroad branch line that leaves the main line and then joins it again later on
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8. movies piece of film or tape: a piece of film or tape joined at both ends to allow repeated use of images or sound, especially in dubbing procedures
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9. electricity
Same as loop aerial
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10. anatomy common fingerprint pattern: the most common pattern of a human fingerprint formed by U-shaped ridges
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11. ice skating skating jump and turn: a jump in which a skater takes off from the outer back edge of a blade, turns in the air, and lands again on the same blade's outer back edge
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verb (past and past participle looped, present participle loop·ing, 3rd person present singular loops) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb make loop: to form the shape of a loop, or make something form the shape of a loop
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2. transitive verb fix something with loop: to fasten, join, or arrange something using a loop
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3. intransitive verb curve: to move in a curved path
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| [14th century. Origin ?] |
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in or out of the loop being or not being among the people who are decision-makers or are fully informed (informal)
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knock or throw somebody for a loop to surprise, shock, or upset somebody (informal)
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