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   Loop (lo͞op), n. [G. luppe an iron lump.  Cf. Looping.] (Iron Works) A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls. [Written also loup.]
   
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   Loop, n. [Cf. Ir. & Gael. lub loop, noose, fold, thong, bend, lub to bend, incline.]
   1. A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rope, etc., through which another thread, cord, etc., can be passed, or which a hook can be hooked into; an eye, as of metal; a staple; a noose; a bight.
   
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   That the probation bear no hinge, nor loop
   
   To hang a doubt on. Shak.
   
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   2. A small, narrow opening; a loophole.
   
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   And stop all sight-holes, every loop from whence
   
   The eye of Reason may pry in upon us. Shak.
   
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   3. A curve of any kind in the form of a loop.
   
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   4. (Telegraphy) A wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts.
   
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   5. (Acoustics) The portion of a vibrating string, air column, etc., between two nodes; -- called also ventral segment.
   
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   Loop knot, a single knot tied in a doubled cord, etc. so as to leave a loop beyond the knot. See Illust. of Knot.
   
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   Loop (lo͞op), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Looped (lo͞opt); p. pr. & vb. n. Looping.] To make a loop of or in; to fasten with a loop or loops; -- often with up; as, “to loop a string; to loop up a curtain.”
   
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