loop
v.
form a loop, make a circular shape (with thread, string, etc.); fasten with a loop; perform a loop in an airplane
Looping
Looping
looping
Noun
1. (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained; "the solution is obtained by iteration"
(synonym) iteration
(hypernym) process
(classification) computer science, computing
loop
Noun
1. fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
(synonym) cringle, eyelet, grommet, grummet
(hypernym) fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
2. anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)
(hypernym) simple closed curve, Jordan curve
(hyponym) belt
(derivation) coil, curl
3. (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; "the solution took hundreds of iterations"
(synonym) iteration
(hypernym) process
(classification) computer science, computing
4. an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan); "he's no longer in the loop"
(hypernym) clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack, camp
5. the basic pattern of the human fingerprint
(hypernym) fingerprint
6. a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied
(hypernym) program, programme, computer program, computer programme
7. the topology of a network whose components are connected in a loop
(synonym) loop topology
(hypernym) topology, network topology
8. an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop
(hypernym) intrauterine device, IUD
9. a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates
(synonym) closed circuit
(hypernym) circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit
(hyponym) parallel circuit, shunt circuit
10. a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane
(synonym) loop-the-loop
(hypernym) flight maneuver, airplane maneuver
(hyponym) inside loop
Verb
1. move in loops; "The bicycle looped around the tree"
(hypernym) circle, circulate
2. make a loop in; "loop a rope"
(synonym) intertwine
(hypernym) knit, entwine
(hyponym) crochet, hook
3. fly loops, perform a loop; "the stunt pilot looped his plane"
(hypernym) circle, circulate
(derivation) loop-the-loop
4. wind around something in coils or loops
(synonym) coil, curl
(hypernym) wind, wrap, roll, twine
5. fasten or join with a loop; "He looped the watch through his belt"
(hypernym) tie, bind
(derivation) cringle, eyelet, grommet, grummet
looping (m)
n.
loop (Aviation)