loop
1 of 2verb/lup/
Forms:loops,looping,looped,looped
1
to wind or circle something in coils
transitive- She looped the scarf around her neck to stay warm.
- The craftsperson looped yarn around the knitting needles.
- The wire was carefully looped to create an ornate design.
- He looped the chain around the post and padlocked it securely to prevent theft.
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2
to follow a course or path that forms one or more loops, circles, or turns
- The hiking trail loops through the forest, offering hikers scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
- The river loops around the valley, meandering through lush green fields and rolling hills.
- The roller coaster loops and twists through thrilling inversions.
- The cycling trail loops through the countryside, taking riders past quaint villages and picturesque landscapes.
- The neighborhood walking path loops around the park.
3
to secure or fasten something by forming a loop, typically by bringing one part of an object around and back to its original position.
transitive- He looped the reins around the hitching post to secure the horse while he dismounted.
- She looped the ribbon around the gift box, creating an elegant bow to adorn the package.
- She looped the string through the buttonhole and tied a tight knot to secure the button in place.
- He looped the belt through the belt loops of his jeans, cinching it snugly around his waist.
4
to perform a maneuver in an airplane where the aircraft flies in a vertical circle followed by a downward descent to complete the loop
- The fighter jet soared through the sky, banking sharply to gain altitude before looping gracefully above the clouds.
- As part of the airshow routine, the aerobatic team synchronized their planes to loop in perfect harmony.
- During the aerobatic display, the skilled aviator looped magnificiently, drawing applause from the spectators below.