loop

Noun
  1. Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines (synset 103137089)
    is a type of: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
    same as: cringle, eyelet, grommet, grummet
  2. Anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) (synset 113898210)
    is a type of: jordan curve, simple closed curve - a closed curve that does not intersect itself
    subtypes:
    • band - a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration
    • belt - endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
    • drip loop - a downward hanging loop in a line that runs to a building
    • noose, running noose, slip noose - a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
    • lobe - the enhanced response of an antenna in a given direction as indicated by a loop in its radiation pattern
    • bight - a loop in a rope
  3. (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated (synset 113525376)
    "the solution took hundreds of iterations"
    referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
    is a type of: physical process, process - a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
    same as: iteration
  4. An inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan) (synset 108258575)
    "he's no longer in the loop"
    is a type of: camp, clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack - an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
  5. The basic pattern of the human fingerprint (synset 106657586)
    is a type of: fingerprint - a print made by an impression of the ridges in the skin of a finger; often used for biometric identification in criminal investigations
  6. A computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied (synset 106585033)
    is a type of: computer program, computer programme, program, programme - (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
  7. The topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component (synset 105738669)
    is a type of: network topology, topology - the configuration of a communication network
    same as: loop topology
  8. An intrauterine device in the shape of a loop (synset 103694673)
    is a type of: intrauterine device, iud - contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus
  9. A complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates (synset 103052868)
    is a type of: circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit - an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
    subtypes: parallel circuit, shunt circuit - a closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit
    same as: closed circuit
  10. A flight maneuver;
    Aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane (synset 100170632)
    is a type of: airplane maneuver, flight maneuver - a maneuver executed by an aircraft
    subtypes:
    • inside loop - a loop consisting of a climb followed by inverted flight followed by a dive that returns to horizontal flight
    • outside loop - a loop consisting of a dive followed by inverted flight followed by a climb that returns to horizontal flight
    same as: loop-the-loop
Verb
  1. Move in loops (synset 202048694)
    "The bicycle looped around the tree"
    is a type of: circle - move in a circular path above (someone or something)
  2. Make a loop in (synset 201677367)
    "loop a rope"
    is a type of: entwine, knit - tie or link together
    subtypes:
    • crochet, hook - make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle
    • noose - make a noose in or of
    same as: intertwine
  3. Fly loops, perform a loop (synset 202048545)
    "the stunt pilot looped his plane"
    is a type of: circle - move in a circular path above (someone or something)
  4. Wind around something in coils or loops (synset 201526774)
    is a type of: roll, twine, wind, wrap - arrange or or coil around
    same as: coil, curl
  5. Fasten or join with a loop (synset 201288893)
    "He looped the watch through his belt"
    is a type of: bind, tie - fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

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