"looping" in the noun sense

1. iteration, looping

computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained

"the solution is obtained by iteration"

"looping" in the verb sense

1. loop

move in loops

"The bicycle looped around the tree"

2. loop, intertwine

make a loop in

"loop a rope"

3. loop

fly loops, perform a loop

"the stunt pilot looped his plane"

4. coil, loop, curl

wind around something in coils or loops

5. loop

fasten or join with a loop

"He looped the watch through his belt"

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