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Loop

/luːp/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Loop"

noun

1
A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.
2
The opening so formed.
3
A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.
"Arches, loops, and whorls are patterns found in fingerprints."
4
A ring road or beltway.

noun

1
A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls.

🔄 Synonyms of "Loop"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
coilnoun	Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
circuitnoun	(electricity) Enclosed path of an electric current, usually designed for a certain function.
intertwineverb	(transitive) To twine (things) together.
curlnoun	A curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.
eyeletnoun	An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole.
grommetnoun	A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet.
cringlenoun	(nautical) A short piece of rope, arranged as a grommet around a metal ring, used to attach tackle to a sail etc.
closed circuitnoun	A complete electric circuit around which current can flow.

↔️ Antonyms of "Loop"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
uncoilverb	(transitive) To unwind or untwist (something).
open circuitnoun	An incomplete electrical circuit through which no current can flow.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Loop"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
eyeletnoun	An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole.
grommetnoun	A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet.
curlnoun	A curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.
coilnoun	Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
intertwineverb	(transitive) To twine (things) together.
circuitnoun	(electricity) Enclosed path of an electric current, usually designed for a certain function.
cringlenoun	(nautical) A short piece of rope, arranged as a grommet around a metal ring, used to attach tackle to a sail etc.
closed circuitnoun	A complete electric circuit around which current can flow.
ropenoun	(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
fastenverb	(ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.
ringnoun	(physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
ribbonnoun	A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.
picotnoun	An embroidery trim made of a series of small loops.
locknoun	Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
tablenoun	(countable) Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses.
boxnoun	Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.
noosenoun	An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.
barrelnoun	(countable) A round (cylindrical) vessel, such as a cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends (heads). The word is sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.
bownoun	(archery) A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
tilenoun	A regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile, etc.