loop
Translation
loop, circle, cycle
Examples
He tied the rope in a loop.
He tied the rope in a loop.
The bus runs on a continuous loop.
The bus runs on a continuous loop.
The program is stuck in an infinite loop.
The program is stuck in an infinite loop.
Grammar Patterns
a loop of ((sth.)) a circle made from (sth.) He tied the rope in a loop.
in a loop in a circular pattern or cycle The program is stuck in an infinite loop.
Similar Words
Synonyms: circle, ring, circuit, cycle
Etymology
From Middle English 'loupe', of uncertain origin, possibly Celtic.
Memory Tips
Think of a roller coaster 'loop-the-loop' or the 'loop' in a shoelace.