loop 1  (lōōp) 
n. A length of line, thread, ribbon, or other thin material that is curved or doubled over making an opening. The opening formed by such a doubled line.
Something having a shape, order, or path of motion that is circular or curved over on itself. Electricity A closed circuit. Computer Science A sequence of instructions that repeats either a specified number of times or until a particular condition is met. A type of loop-shaped intrauterine device. A flight maneuver in which an aircraft flies a circular path in a vertical plane with the lateral axis of the aircraft remaining horizontal. A segment of film or magnetic tape whose ends are joined, making a strip that can be continuously replayed. Sports See league1.
v.
looped, loop·ing, loops
v.
tr.
To form into a loop. To fasten, join, or encircle with loops or a loop. To fly (an aircraft) in a loop. To move in a loop or an arc. Electricity To join (conductors) so as to complete a circuit. To add or substitute (words) in a film by altering the sound track.
v.
intr.
To form a loop. To move in a loop: "The couple looped constantly around the international social circuit" (Walter Isaacson). To make a loop in an aircraft.
[Middle English loupe, probably from Middle Irish lúb (perhaps influenced by Middle English lep, basket).] |
