A Quick and Simple Dictionary

loop

1. Noun.  A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening; the opening so formed.
2. Noun.  A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.
3. Noun.  An endless strip of tape or film allowing continuous repetition.
4. Noun.  A complete circuit for an electric current.
5. Noun.  (computing) A programmed sequence of instructions that is repeated until or while a particular condition is satisfied.
6. Noun.  (graph theory) An edge consisting of two identical nodes.
7. Noun.  A loop-shaped intrauterine device.
8. Noun.  a maneuver in which an aircraft flies a circular path in a vertical plane.
9. Verb.  (transitive) To form something into a loop.
10. Verb.  (transitive) To fasten or encircle something with a loop.
11. Verb.  (transitive) To fly an aircraft in a loop.
12. Verb.  (transitive) To move something in a loop.
13. Verb.  (transitive) To join electrical components to complete a circuit.
14. Verb.  (intransitive) To form a loop.
15. Verb.  (intransitive) To move in a loop.