LOOP

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n.

1.
a. A length of line, thread, ribbon, or other thin material that is curved or doubled over making an opening.
b. The opening formed by such a doubled line.

2. Something having a shape, order, or path of motion that is circular or curved over on itself.

3. Electricity A closed circuit.

4. Computer Science A sequence of instructions that repeats either a specified number of times or until a particular condition is met.

5. A type of loop-shaped intrauterine device.

6. A flight maneuver in which an aircraft flies a circular path in a vertical plane with the lateral axis of the aircraft remaining horizontal.

7. A segment of film or magnetic tape whose ends are joined, making a strip that can be continuously replayed.

8. Sports See league1.