Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Loop

• (n.) A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls.
• (n.) A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rope, etc., through which another thread, cord, etc., can be passed, or which a hook can be hooked into; an eye, as of metal; a staple; a noose; a bight.
• (n.) A small, narrow opening; a loophole.
• (n.) A curve of any kind in the form of a loop.
• (n.) A wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts.
• (n.) The portion of a vibrating string, air column, etc., between two nodes; -- called also ventral segment.
• (v. t.) To make a loop of or in; to fasten with a loop or loops; -- often with up; as, to loop a string; to loop up a curtain.

Synonyms of Loop

• Cringle
• Eyelet
• Grommet
• Grummet
• Iteration
• Loop Topology
• Closed Circuit
• Loop-The-Loop
• Intertwine
• Coil
• Curl

Antonyms of Loop

• Open Circuit
• Uncoil

Homophones of Loop

• Loup
• Loupe
• Lupe