Definition of loops

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • loops is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • loops is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • loops is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of loops


  • wind around something in coils or loops (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. coil
    2. curl
  • a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. closed circuit
  • a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. loop-the-loop
  • fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. cringle
    2. eyelet
    3. grommet
    4. grummet
  • (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. iteration
  • make a loop in (verb)

    Examples

    1. loop a rope

    Synonyms

    1. intertwine
  • the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. loop topology
  • a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied (noun)
  • an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan) (noun)

    Examples

    1. he's no longer in the loop
  • an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop (noun)
  • anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) (noun)
  • fasten or join with a loop (verb)

    Examples

    1. He looped the watch through his belt
  • fly loops, perform a loop (verb)

    Examples

    1. the stunt pilot looped his plane
  • move in loops (verb)

    Examples

    1. The bicycle looped around the tree
  • the basic pattern of the human fingerprint (noun)

See definition of loops in Merriam Webster