Loop
Loop (lop) , noun
[German luppe an iron lump. Compare Looping.]
(Iron Works) A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls.
Loop , noun
[Compare 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.
That the probation bear no hinge, nor loop
To hang a doubt on.
2.
A small, narrow opening; a loophole.
And stop all sight-holes, every loop from whence
The eye of Reason may pry in upon us.
3.
A curve of any kind in the form of a loop.
4.
(Telegraphy) A wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts.
5.
(Acoustics) The portion of a vibrating string, air column, etc., between two nodes; -- called also ventral segment.
Collocations (1)
Loop knot , a single knot tied in a doubled cord, etc. so as to leave a loop beyond the knot. See Illust. of Knot.
Loop (lop) , transitive verb
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.