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loops

/luːps/

Meanings
  • noun

    A series of connected events or actions that repeats or recurs.

    - "The traffic loops around the construction site."
    - "The record skips and creates a loop in the music."
  • noun

    A shape formed by joining the ends of a flexible band or line.

    - "A child playing with a jump rope makes loops."
    - "The hula hoop creates loops around the waist."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with loops
hopes , ropes , scopes , opes
Variants
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loop , looped , looping , loops , for a loop , closed loop , closed loops , ground loop , ground loops , Henle's loop , Henle's loops , Lippes loop , Lippes loops , open loop , open loops , toe loop , toe loops
Etymology
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From the Old English word 'lopian', meaning 'to turn'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'loop' is often used in computer programming to refer to a section of code that is repeated.

  2. In mathematics, a loop is a closed curve in the plane.

  3. The word 'loop' can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to go around or encircle'


Related Concepts
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  1. circuit: A closed path or loop in an electrical circuit.

  2. iteration: The process of repeating a set of instructions or actions.


Culture
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In literature, loops are often used as a metaphor for repetition or cycles. In art, they can be seen in sculptures, jewelry, and even in the design of logos. In music, loops are a fundamental tool for creating beats and remixes.

How to Memorize "loops"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a circle or a loop in your mind.
    - Visualize the motion of the loop, such as a jump rope turning or a record playing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'loops' with the idea of repetition or cycles.
    - Think of a loop as a continuous circle.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Lots Of People Enjoying Parades' to remember the definition of a loop as a series of connected events or actions that repeats.
    - Use the image of a hula hoop to remember the definition of a loop as a shape formed by joining the ends of a flexible band.


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