loops

1. n fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines n anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) n (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated n an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan) n the basic pattern of the human fingerprint n a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied n the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component n an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop n a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates n a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane v move in loops v make a loop in v fly loops, perform a loop v wind around something in coils or loops v fasten or join with a loop Source: ecdict

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