loop

About 18.05 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.
2. noun The opening so formed.
3. noun A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.

   Arches, loops, and whorls are patterns found in fingerprints.

4. noun A process that returns to its beginning and then repeats itself in the same sequence.

   feedback loop

5. noun A ring road or beltway.
6. noun An endless strip of tape or film allowing continuous repetition.
7. noun A complete circuit for an electric current.
8. noun A programmed sequence of instructions that is repeated until or while a particular condition is satisfied.

Similar words

eyelet grommet curl coil intertwine circuit cringle closed circuit rope fasten

Often followed by

of is and in to system gain that control

Word family

looped looping loops