Antonyms for looped


Grammar : Adj
Spell : loopt
Phonetic Transcription : lupt


Definition of looped

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.
  • adj drunk
Example sentences :
  • The like of that "looped and windowed raggedness" is hardly to be found in any other literature.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • The women wear it braided and looped up on the sides of the head.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • "They haven't found us yet," said Morgan, surveying the looped end of the rope ladder.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • I examined the great screw and the looped nut that ran on it.
  • Extract from : « The Upper Berth » by Francis Marion Crawford
  • As quick as thought he whipped out his handkerchief and looped it on to the string.
  • Extract from : « Follow My leader » by Talbot Baines Reed
  • The rope had looped him about the body and pinioned his arms at the same time.
  • Extract from : « Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" » by An Old Scout
  • It looped and turned, hunting, feeling with its every detector for that other ship.
  • Extract from : « The Black Star Passes » by John W Campbell
  • The threads may be looped, plaited, or twisted in one of three ways.
  • Extract from : « Textiles » by William H. Dooley
  • He looped one of his absurdly small fingers into one of my buttonholes.
  • Extract from : « The Escape of Mr. Trimm » by Irvin S. Cobb
  • He brought from his pocket the slender, looped necklace of seed pearls.
  • Extract from : « Mountain Blood » by Joseph Hergesheimer

Synonyms for looped

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