loops
noun · verb
Form of loop , plural of loop.
Simple meaning
A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.
Pronunciation
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loopsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlups
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of loop
A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.
plural of loop
A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.
plural of loop
The opening so formed.
plural of loop
A ring road or beltway.
verb
third-person singular of loop
Make a loop in
third-person singular of loop
To form something into a loop.
third-person singular of loop
Fasten or join with a loop
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This meaning: A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.
Used this way, loops is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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