Need another word that means the same as “loop”? Find 46 synonyms and 30 related words for “loop” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Loop” are: loop-the-loop, cringle, eyelet, grommet, grummet, iteration, loop topology, bend, curve, kink, arc, coil, hoop, ring, circle, noose, oval, spiral, curl, twirl, whorl, twist, hook, zigzag, helix, convolution, incurvation, intertwine, wind, snake, wreathe, form a hoop with, form hoops with, make a circle with, make circles with, bend into spirals, bend into whorls, turn, meander, corkscrew
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “loop” as a noun can have the following definitions:
arc | A shape or structure resembling an arc. Modern welding generators are designed so that there is a high voltage for striking the arc. |
bend | A kind of knot used to join two ropes together or to tie a rope to another object e g a carrick bend. A bend in the road. |
circle | Something in the shape of a circle. She sat in the front row of the circle. |
coil | An electrical device consisting of a coiled wire for converting the level of a voltage producing a magnetic field or adding inductance to a circuit. The snake wrapped its coils around her. |
convolution | A sinuous fold in the surface of the brain. The convolutions of farm policy. |
cringle | Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines. |
curl | With reference to a person s hair a state or condition of being curled. Your hair has a natural curl. |
curve | A pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter. The vehicle rounded a curve. |
eyelet | A metal ring used to reinforce an eyelet in leather or cloth. The white eyelet duvet. |
grommet | A young or inexperienced surfer or skateboarder. Mega moves that make gods out of grommets. |
grummet | Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines. |
helix | The rim of the external ear. |
hook | A sharp curve or crook a shape resembling a hook. He took lessons to cure his hooking. |
hoop | Horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball. By the official rules of the game a basketball hoop must be 18 inches in diameter and 10 feet off the ground. |
incurvation | The action of creating a curved shape. |
iteration | The repetition of a process or utterance. The solution is obtained by iteration. |
kink | A person’s unusual sexual preference. Though the system is making some headway there are still some kinks to iron out. |
loop topology | An intrauterine device in the shape of a loop. |
loop-the-loop | An inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan. |
noose | A trap for birds or small mammals often has a slip noose. A hangman s noose. |
oval | An oval sports field or racing track. Cut out two small ovals from the felt. |
ring | A ring shaped or circular object. She had rings on every finger. |
spiral | A spiral curve shape pattern or object. An inflationary spiral. |
twirl | A spiralling or swirling shape, especially a flourish made with a pen. Kate did a twirl in front of the mirror. |
twist | A fine strong thread consisting of twisted strands of cotton or silk. With a sudden twist she got away from him. |
whorl | A pattern of spirals or concentric circles. Shelley drew larger and larger dark whorls on her notepad. |
zigzag | A turn on a zigzag course. She traced a zigzag on the metal with her finger. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “loop” as a verb can have the following definitions:
bend | Bend one s back forward from the waist on down. A refusal to bend to mob rule. |
bend into spirals | Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest. |
bend into whorls | Change direction. |
coil | Wind around something in coils or loops. He coiled a lock of her hair around his finger. |
corkscrew | Move or twist in a spiral motion. The plane was corkscrewing towards the earth. |
curl | Form a curl curve or kink. Slowly curl the barbell to shoulder height. |
curve | Form an arch or curve. Her mouth curved in a smile. |
form a hoop with | Establish or impress firmly in the mind. |
form hoops with | Give shape or form to. |
intertwine | Make a loop in. A net made of cotton intertwined with other natural fibres. |
make a circle with | Be or be capable of being changed or made into. |
make circles with | Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages. |
meander | (of language, thought, etc.) proceed aimlessly or with little purpose. A stylish offbeat thriller which occasionally meanders. |
snake | Move smoothly and sinuously like a snake. A rope snaked down. |
spiral | Cause to have a spiral shape or follow a spiral course. Inflation continued to spiral. |
turn | To break and turn over earth especially with a plow. The cream has turned we have to throw it out. |
twist | Form into twists. She twisted her handkerchief into a knot. |
wind | Catch the scent of get wind of. Wind your watch. |
wreathe | (especially of smoke) move with a curling motion. Shall I once more wreathe my arms about Antonio s neck. |
bind | Bind by an obligation cause to be indebted. Eating foods that are low in fibre can bind you up. |
coiffure | Arrange attractively. Diana s intricately braided coiffure. |
coil | Wind around something in coils or loops. Black smoke coiling up into the sky. |
crimp | A small connecting piece for crimping wires or lines together. His zeal about his career can crimp the rest of his life. |
curl | Play at the game of curling. A wisp of smoke curling across the sky. |
entwine | Spin,wind, or twist together. The nations histories were closely entwined. |
frill | A thing resembling a frill in appearance or function. It was just a comfortable flat with no frills. |
frizz | Curl tightly. Her hair was in a frizz. |
frizzle | The sound or act of frying. The frizzle of the pan. |
gyre | A spiral or vortex. A swarm of ghosts gyred around him. |
helical | Having the shape or form of a helix; spiral. Helical molecules. |
helix | A curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle. |
interlace | Spin, wind, or twist together. You need different software to interlace the images. |
intertwine | Make lacework by knotting or looping. As with most traditions fact and fiction have become inextricably intertwined. |
knot | A particular method of making a knot. A small knot of women listened to his sermon. |
lace | Of a garment or shoe be fastened by means of laces. Lace a tablecloth. |
lacing | The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows. Black coffee with a generous lacing of rum. |
meander | (of a river or road) follow a winding course. A stylish offbeat thriller which occasionally meanders. |
perm | Set the hair in a perm. She perms her hair. |
ringlet | Any of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae. Her hair fell loose in ringlets. |
rope | Enclose or separate an area with a rope or tape. I want you to show her the ropes. |
spin | Cause to spin. He concluded the dance with a double spin. |
spiral | Move in a spiral course. Spiral the bandage round the limb. |
spiraling | In the shape of a coil. |
string | Remove the strings from a bean. A string quartet. |
twine | Strong thread or string consisting of two or more strands of hemp or cotton twisted together. Intertwined hearts. |
twist | Social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music was popular in the 1960s. He could twist a rope strong enough to hold a mule. |
tying | The act of tying or binding things together. |
weave | Make (a complex story or pattern) from a number of interconnected elements. Trailers show him with dyed blond hair and in one scene a flowing blond weave. |
whorl | A set of leaves, flowers, or branches springing from the stem at the same level and encircling it. Shelley drew larger and larger dark whorls on her notepad. |
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