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“Loop” or “Loupe”

loop / loupe are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

loop l·UW·p

  • nounanything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself).
  • nounan inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan).
  • nounthe basic pattern of the human fingerprint.
  • nouna computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied.
  • nounan intrauterine device in the shape of a loop.
  • nouna flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane.
  • verbmove in loops.
  • verbmake a loop in.
  • verbfly loops, perform a loop.
  • verbfasten or join with a loop.

loupe l·UW·p

  • nounsmall magnifying glass (usually set in an eyepiece) used by jewelers and horologists.
Usage

Examples in context

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“loop”

  • …in both directions around a loop via Wattwil, St. Gallen, Sargans,…
  • …had a run round passing loop and two carriage sidings, one…
  • …served Cinderford until the Bilson loop was opened which allowed trains…
  • …region centered on the Ordos Loop (modern Inner Mongolia, China) during…
  • …EA design would rebuild the loop to have four platforms, each…
  • Rebuilding the loop as per the 2010 EA,
  • …the right, are handled by loop roads.
  • Union Station Loop is currently inadequate for the…
  • Streetcar loop
  • …that is attached to a loop of rope through a hole…

“loupe”

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