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.]
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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.
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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.
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