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loop
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- pronunciation:
- lup
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the rounded shape made when a piece of string, ribbon, or rope is crossed back over itself or tied so that it forms a circle.
She made a loop of red ribbon to make a Christmas collar for the puppy.
- similar words:
- arc, bend, bow, circle, coil, curl, ring, spiral
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| definition 2: |
something that has this shape.
He drew loops on the paper.We came to a loop in the path.- similar words:
- bow, circle, circuit, coil, curl, noose, ring, roll
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| definition 3: |
a movement in which an airplane is flown in this shape.
The stunt pilot performed some amazing loops. |
| definition 4: |
a set of instructions that a computer program repeats over and over again.
- similar words:
- feedback
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| related words: |
link, turn |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
loops, looping, looped |
| definition: |
to make or shape into a loop or loops.
She looped her shoelaces and tied them into a bow.- synonyms:
- coil, twist
- similar words:
- curl, ring, spiral
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| related words: |
circle, link |
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