loop meaning and definition

LOOP noun

Definition of loop (noun)

1. fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
   • synonyms: cringle, eyelet, grommet, grummet
2. anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)
3. (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated
   • "the solution took hundreds of iterations"
   • synonyms: iteration
4. an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)
   • "he's no longer in the loop"
5. the basic pattern of the human fingerprint
6. a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied
7. the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component
   • synonyms: loop topology
8. an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop
9. a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates
   • synonyms: closed circuit
   • antonym: open circuit
10. a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane
    • synonyms: loop-the-loop

LOOP verb

Definition of loop (verb)

1. move in loops
   • "The bicycle looped around the tree"
2. make a loop in
   • "loop a rope"
   • synonyms: intertwine
3. fly loops, perform a loop
   • "the stunt pilot looped his plane"
4. wind around something in coils or loops
   • synonyms: coil, curl
   • antonym: uncoil
5. fasten or join with a loop
   • "He looped the watch through his belt"