loop — loop1 [lo͞op] n. [ME loup < Anglo N forms corresponding to ON hlaup, a leap, hlaupa, to run (akin to LEAP) > Dan løbe(knude), lit., running (knot)] 1. a) the more or less circular figure formed by a line, thread, wire, etc. that curves back … English World dictionary
Loop antenna — A shortwave loop antenna A loop antenna is a radio antenna consisting of a loop (or loops) of wire, tubing, or other electrical conductor with its ends connected to a balanced transmission line. Within this physical description there are two very … Wikipedia
loop — 1 noun (C) 1 SHAPE OR LINE a shape like a curve or a circle made by a line curving back towards itself: The road formed a loop around the peninsula. 2 TO FASTEN STH something that has this curved shape, especially when used as a handle or to hold … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
loop — loop1 [lu:p] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(shape or line)¦ 2¦(computer)¦ 3¦(film/music)¦ 4 be in the loop/be out of the loop 5 knock/throw somebody for a loop 6¦(road/railway)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: Perhaps from Scottish Gaelic lub loop, bend ] … Dictionary of contemporary English
loop-the-loop — noun a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane • Syn: ↑loop • Derivationally related forms: ↑loop (for: ↑loop) • Hypernyms: ↑flight maneuver, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Loop-erased random walk — In mathematics, loop erased random walk is a model for a random simple path with important applications in combinatorics and, in physics, quantum field theory. It is intimately connected to the uniform spanning tree, a model for a random tree.… … Wikipedia
loop — loop1 /loohp/, n. 1. a portion of a cord, ribbon, etc., folded or doubled upon itself so as to leave an opening between the parts. 2. anything shaped more or less like a loop, as a line drawn on paper, a part of a letter, a part of a path, or a… … Universalium
loop — I [[t]lup[/t]] n. 1) a portion of a cord, ribbon, etc., folded or doubled upon itself so as to leave an opening between the parts 2) anything shaped more or less like a loop 3) a curved piece or a ring used for the insertion of something or as a… … From formal English to slang
loop — I. /lup / (say loohp) noun 1. a folding or doubling of a portion of a cord, lace, ribbon, etc., upon itself, so as to leave an opening between the parts. 2. anything shaped more or less like a loop, as a line drawn on paper, a part of a letter, a …
loop the loop — phrasal 1. : to make a complete loop on a loop the loop 2. : to perform a loop in an airplane * * * loop the loop To move in a complete vertical loop or circle, head downwards at the top of the curve • • • Main Entry: ↑loop * * * loop the loop… … Useful english dictionary
