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  • 1loop — loop1 [lo͞op] n. [ME loup < Anglo N forms corresponding to ON hlaup, a leap, hlaupa, to run (akin to LEAP) > Dan løbe(knude), lit., running (knot)] 1. a) the more or less circular figure formed by a line, thread, wire, etc. that curves back …

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  • 2loop — ► NOUN 1) a shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself. 2) (also loop the loop) a manoeuvre in which an aircraft describes a vertical circle in the air. 3) an endless strip of tape or film allowing continuous repetition. 4) a… …

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  • 3loop — loop1 /loohp/, n. 1. a portion of a cord, ribbon, etc., folded or doubled upon itself so as to leave an opening between the parts. 2. anything shaped more or less like a loop, as a line drawn on paper, a part of a letter, a part of a path, or a… …

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  • 4loop — I [[t]lup[/t]] n. 1) a portion of a cord, ribbon, etc., folded or doubled upon itself so as to leave an opening between the parts 2) anything shaped more or less like a loop 3) a curved piece or a ring used for the insertion of something or as a… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 5loop — I. /lup / (say loohp) noun 1. a folding or doubling of a portion of a cord, lace, ribbon, etc., upon itself, so as to leave an opening between the parts. 2. anything shaped more or less like a loop, as a line drawn on paper, a part of a letter, a …

  • 6loop — I. noun Etymology: Middle English loupe; perhaps akin to Middle Dutch lupen to watch, peer Date: 14th century archaic loophole 1a II. noun Etymology: Middle English loupe, of unknown origin Date: 14th century 1 …

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  • 7loop — I UK [luːp] / US [lup] noun [countable] Word forms loop : singular loop plural loops * 1) a) a round shape or curve made by a line curling back towards itself She did big loops on the letters g and y . loop of: The rebel camp was located 25 km… …

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  • 8loop — loop1 [ lup ] noun count * 1. ) a round shape or curve made by a line curling back toward itself: She did big loops on the letters g and y. loop of: The rebel camp was located 25 km. south, in a loop of the river. a loop of string/rope/wire a ) a …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 9loop — noun 1》 a shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself.     ↘a length of thread or similar material forming such a shape, used as a fastening or handle.     ↘(also loop line) Brit. a length of railway track which is connected at… …

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  • 10loop — n. & v. n. 1 a a figure produced by a curve, or a doubled thread etc., that crosses itself. b anything forming this figure. 2 a similarly shaped attachment or ornament formed of cord or thread etc. and fastened at the crossing. 3 a ring or curved …

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