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LOOP

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There are 15 meanings of the word Loop.

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Loop - as a noun

Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringle10eyelet9grommet12grummet12

Anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
jordan curvesimple closed curve
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated

Example: "The solution took hundreds of iterations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
iteration9

An inner circle of advisors (especially under president reagan)

Example: "He's no longer in the loop"

The basic pattern of the human fingerprint

A computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied

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 (Exact Relations)
loop topology

An intrauterine device in the shape of a loop

A complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
circuit11electric circuitelectrical circuit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loop-the-loop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
airplane maneuverflight maneuver
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Loop - as a verb

Move in loops

Example: "The bicycle looped around the tree"

Make a loop in

Example: "Loop a rope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intertwine13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
entwine10knit8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fly loops, perform a loop

Example: "The stunt pilot looped his plane"

Wind around something in coils or loops

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coil6curl6

Fasten or join with a loop

Example: "He looped the watch through his belt"

Example Sentences

"I need to fix the loop in my shoelace."
"The roller coaster went through a loop."
"The loop of the belt was too tight."
"She made a perfect loop with the ribbon."
"The computer program has a never-ending loop."
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Word Game Points

Is LOOP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, loop is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LOOP has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is LOOP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, loop is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LOOP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is LOOP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, loop is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LOOP has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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