loop loop /ˈluːp/

noun

1. () Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines  ( cringle , eyelet , grommet , grummet , loop )
   fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
    I used a metal loop to secure the rope to the wall.
   I used a metal loop to secure the rope to the wall.
   
   
2. A flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane  ( loop , loop-the-loop )
   a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane
   
3. A complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates  ( loop , closed circuit )
   a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates
    The surveillance cameras operate on a closed circuit, ensuring privacy.
   The surveillance cameras operate on a closed circuit, ensuring privacy.
   
   
4. An intrauterine device in the shape of a loop  ( loop )
   an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop
   
5. The topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component  ( loop , loop topology )
   the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component
   
6. A computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied  ( loop )
   a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied
   
7. The basic pattern of the human fingerprint  ( loop )
   the basic pattern of the human fingerprint
   
8. An inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)  ( loop )
   an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)
    He's no longer in the loop
   he's no longer in the loop
   
9. (computing) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated  ( iteration , loop )
   (computing) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated
    The solution took hundreds of iterations
   the solution took hundreds of iterations
   
10. Anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)  ( loop )
    anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)
    

verb

1. () Make a loop in  ( intertwine , loop )
   make a loop in
    Loop a rope
   loop a rope
   
2. () Move in loops  ( loop )
   move in loops
    The bicycle looped around the tree
   The bicycle looped around the tree
   
3. Fasten or join with a loop  ( loop )
   fasten or join with a loop
    He looped the watch through his belt
   He looped the watch through his belt
   
4. Wind around something in coils or loops  ( coil , loop , curl )
   wind around something in coils or loops
   
5. Fly loops, perform a loop  ( loop )
   fly loops, perform a loop
    The stunt pilot looped his plane
   the stunt pilot looped his plane
   

 genus Helenium genus Helenium /ˈdʒiːnəs hɪˈliːniəm/

noun

1. Genus of American herbs with flowers having yellow rays: sneezeweeds  ( genus Helenium , Helenium )
   genus of American herbs with flowers having yellow rays: sneezeweeds
   
   

 radiophone radiophone /ˈreɪdioʊˌfoʊn/

noun

1. A telephone that communicates by radio waves rather than along cables  ( radiophone , radiotelephone , wireless telephone )
   a telephone that communicates by radio waves rather than along cables
   
   

 Bessemer converter Bessemer converter /ˈbɛsəmər kənˈvɜːrtər/

noun

1. A refractory-lined furnace used to convert pig iron into steel by the Bessemer process  ( Bessemer converter )
   a refractory-lined furnace used to convert pig iron into steel by the Bessemer process
    The Bessemer converter revolutionized steel production in the 19th century.
   The Bessemer converter revolutionized steel production in the 19th century.