loop

Definitions


[luːp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself
(e.g: make a loop in the twine)

- a structure, series, or process, the end of which is connected to the beginning
(e.g: a feedback loop)


Phrases:
- in the loop
- loop the loop
- out of the loop
- throw someone for a loop

Origin:
late Middle English: of unknown origin; compare with Scottish Gaelic lùb ‘loop, bend’


[luːp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- form (something) into a loop or loops; encircle
(e.g: she looped her arms around his neck)


Phrases:
- in the loop
- loop the loop
- out of the loop
- throw someone for a loop

Origin:
late Middle English: of unknown origin; compare with Scottish Gaelic lùb ‘loop, bend’




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