Loop — Defs

01 n. A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls.

1.
A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls.(Iron Works)

02 n. 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 in…

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.
A wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts.(Telegraphy)
5.
The portion of a vibrating string, air column, etc., between two nodes; -- called also ventral segment.(Acoustics) Also: ventral segment

Phrases & compounds

Loop knot — a single knot tied in a doubled cord, etc. so as to leave a loop beyond the knot. See Illust. of Knot.

03 v. t. 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.

imp. & p. p. Looped; p. pr. & vb. n. Looping

1.
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.