A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself, or something in this shape
“They dropped a rope with a loop into the pit, and asked the boy to insert his hands into it.”
A circular ornamental band, typically worn on the head
The shape of a single curve, broad in the center and tapering to a point at each end
A physical, figurative or metaphorical connection between two entities
A long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses
A small, attached piece used for identification or organization, often made of paper or plastic
A fold or crease, especially of skin or other tissue
Aerial maneuver involving rolling, spiraling, or executing an aileron roll
Endless, repetitive cycle of mundane tasks and obligations
A device securing the foot by means of a loop, ring, or strap
A place where roads or railway lines cross
A repeated instrumental melody line in a song
A circular or oval band attached to clothing, serving as a passage to thread a belt through
An alliance of people or groups working together
To follow a course that forms a loop or loops
“In this way, particles loop back and forth, gaining energy at each passage.”
To form something into a loop
“They loop the end of the rope and attach two other ropes, each with a scale to measure the force being applied by Tom and Dick respectively.”
To fasten or attach together (with a loop)
“Cut a buttonhole in the other end of the strip and loop the two ends together.”
To turn, move or face in another direction
To form a ring or circle around
To make more beautiful or attractive by adorning or decorating
To move in a circular orbit around
To thread (a series of small objects) on a string
To retrace one's steps or change direction abruptly
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