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| noose |
a loop that passes through a knot in the end of a line such as a rope or wire, so that it constricts more tightly as the line is pulled. [1/3 definitions] |
| parbuckle |
a rope sling used to raise or lower an object vertically, formed by doubling the rope, wrapping it around the object, and slipping its two ends through the loop thus formed. [1/3 definitions] |
| rubber band |
a narrow, elastic, circular or oval loop of natural or synthetic rubber, used to hold together separate objects, papers, or the like. |
| screw eye |
a screw with a loop or eyelet for a head. |
| semicircular canal |
any of three loop-shaped tubular canals in the inner ear that maintain balance and orientation. |
| shackle |
any of various devices, often U-shaped and of metal, used to hold or join, such as the movable loop on a padlock. [1/5 definitions] |
| skein |
a length of yarn or thread wound in a long, loose loop before it is knitted or woven. [2/3 definitions] |
| sling1 |
a flexible loop of rope, chain, or the like, used to lift or support an object. [2/5 definitions] |
| slipknot |
a knot tied so that the loop can be easily expanded or pulled tight. |
| stirrup |
a flat-bottomed loop or ring of metal, wood, or leather hung from each side of a saddle and used to support the rider's foot in mounting and riding. [1/2 definitions] |
| stitch |
a single loop of thread or yarn drawn through cloth or other material. [1/7 definitions] |
| strap |
such an object secured in a loop, used to hold, grasp, pull, lift, or provide a handhold. [1/7 definitions] |
| sword knot |
a loop or strap made of ribbon, leather, or the like, attached as decoration to the hilt of a sword and worn around the wrist. |
| tab |
a small, flat projection, such as a loop, strap, or flap, used for pulling, hanging, or opening, or as a means of identifying something. [1/7 definitions] |
| toggle |
a pin, rod, or bolt inserted into a loop or circle in a chain, rope, or strap to fasten or secure something. [1/4 definitions] |
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