Antonyms for loop

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : loop

Phonetic Transcription : lup

Definition of loop

Origin : late 14c., "loop of cloth, rope, leather, etc.," probably of Celtic origin (cf. Gaelic lub "bend," Irish lubiam), influenced by or blended with Old Norse hlaup "a leap, run" (see leap (v.)). In reference to magnetic recording tape or film, first recorded 1931. Computer programming sense first attested 1947.

noun circle, spiral
verb circle, spiral

Example sentences :

At one end there was a thong with a loop in it, and it smelled of tiger.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

I can see him yet, scowling at me and whirling the loop over his head ready to throw.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

This he moulded into a loop, and mounted inside a pear-shaped bulb of glass.
Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro

A loop in the butt of the bull whip was about the young man's wrist.
Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Dropping the weapon from his hand it still dangled by the loop.
Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

He threw the ends over his shoulders and let a loop hang at his back.
Extract from : « Buried Cities: Pompeii, Olympia, Mycenae » by Jennie Hall

Kenelm snapped the loop of the "made" tie over his collar button.
Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln

All Sim had to do was to make a pass at the Jerries, loop over and shoo them away.
Extract from : « A Yankee Flier Over Berlin » by Al Avery

It was the stone in the case that had the loop with the three sham sapphires!
Extract from : « Masterpieces of Mystery » by Various

Pass your needle over the cord, as you draw it out, and this will form a loop.
Extract from : « The Ladies' Work-Table Book » by Anonymous

Synonyms for loop

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