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What's The Definition Of Loop?

\Loop\, n. [G. luppe an iron lump. Cf. {Looping}.] (Iron Works) A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls. [Written also {loup}.]
\Loop\, n. [Cf. 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. --Shak. 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. --Shak. 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}. {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\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Looped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Looping}.] 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.