loop

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: cringleeyeletgrommetgrummetiterationloop topologyclosed circuitloop-the-loopintertwinecoilcurl

WordNet 3.0

Noun (10)

  1. fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or linesSynonyms: cringleeyeletgrommetgrummet
  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 componentSynonyms: loop topology
  8. an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop
  9. a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulatesSynonyms: closed circuit
  10. a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical planeSynonyms: loop-the-loop

Verb (5)

  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 loopsSynonyms: coilcurl
  5. fasten or join with a loop“He looped the watch through his belt”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Loop \Loop\, n. [Cf. Ir. & Gael. lub loop, noose, fold, thong, bend, lub to bend, incline.]

1.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. [1913 Webster]

That the probation bear no hinge, nor loop To hang a doubt on.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

2.A small, narrow opening; a loophole. [1913 Webster]

And stop all sight-holes, every loop from whence The eye of Reason may pry in upon us.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

3.A curve of any kind in the form of a loop. [1913 Webster]

4.(Telegraphy) A wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts. [1913 Webster]

5.(Acoustics) The portion of a vibrating string, air column, etc., between two nodes; -- called also ventral segment. [1913 Webster]

Loop knot, a single knot tied in a doubled cord, etc. so as to leave a loop beyond the knot. See Illust. of Knot. [1913 Webster]

Loop \Loop\ (l[=oo]p), n. [G. luppe an iron lump. Cf. Looping.] (Iron Works) A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls. [Written also loup.] [1913 Webster]
Loop \Loop\ (l[=oo]p), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Looped (l[=oo]pt); p. pr. & vb. n. Looping.] 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. [1913 Webster]

Free On-line Dictionary of Computing

loop loop through

<programming> A sequence of instructions in a program that the processor repeats. The loop will usually terminate when some condition is met or it may run indefinitely - an infinite loop.

Structured languages like C and its descendents provide loop statements and keywords for some or all of for loop, while loop and repeat loop. See also loop-and-a-half.

In other languages these constructs may be synthesised with a jump (assembly language) or a GOTO (early Fortran or BASIC).

To "loop through" a list means to process each element in turn.

(2019-09-03)

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