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• Sustantivo que denota una forma, estructura o secuencia que forma una curva o contorno cerrado, usado en contextos como elementos de sujeción, informática, huellas dactilares, circuitos eléctricos o maniobras aéreas.

A noun referring to a shape, structure, or sequence that forms a closed curve or circuit, often used in contexts such as fasteners, computing, fingerprints, electrical circuits, or flight maneuvers.

1. Metal ring fastenerB1formal

   A fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines.

   Ojete metálico

   • She threaded the rope through the loop on the sail.
   • The curtain rod has a loop for hanging hooks.
   • He attached the keychain to the loop on his belt.

   Sinónimoseyeletgrommet

2. A2formal

   Anything with a round or oval shape formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself.

   Bucle

   • The road makes a loop around the lake.
   • She drew a loop on the paper to represent a circle.
   • The roller coaster had a giant loop that inverted passengers.

   Sinónimoscircleellipsehoopovalring

3. Single execution of repeated instructionsB2formalIT

   In computing, a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated.

   Iteración

   • The program runs each loop to process data in the array.
   • An infinite loop occurs when the exit condition is never met.
   • Each loop in the algorithm reduces the time complexity.

   Sinónimoscycleiterationpass

4. C1formalamericanpolitical

   An inner circle of advisors, especially under President Reagan.

   Círculo íntimo de asesores

   • The loop of advisors influenced key policy decisions.
   • He was part of the president's inner loop during the crisis.
   • The loop met secretly to discuss economic strategies.

   Sinónimosinner circlekitchen cabinet

5. Fingerprint patternB1formalscientific

   The basic pattern of the human fingerprint consisting of a loop shape.

   Asa dactilar

   • The suspect's fingerprint had a distinctive loop pattern.
   • Forensics identified the person by the loop on the thumb.
   • Most fingerprints fall into one of three categories: arch, loop, or whorl.

6. Repetitive instruction sequence in programmingB2formalIT

   A computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied.

   Bucle en programación

   • The for loop iterates over each item in the list.
   • Use a while loop to keep reading data until the file ends.
   • Nested loops can be complex but are useful for multidimensional arrays.

   Sinónimoscycleiterationrepetition

• Verbo que se usa para designar la acción de formar o moverse en un bucle o lazo, así como repetir un proceso o secuencia, o hacer que algo vuelva a un punto inicial.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming or moving in a loop, or repeating a process or sequence.

1. Move in loopsB1formal

   To move in a shape or path that curves back on itself.

   Moverse en bucles

   • The road loops around the mountain.
   • The dancer looped gracefully across the stage.
   • The river loops through the valley.

   Sinónimoscirclecoilcurlspiralwind

2. Make a loop inB1formal

   To form something into a loop shape.

   Formar un bucle

   • She looped the ribbon into a bow.
   • He looped the rope around the post.
   • The wire was looped into a circle.

   Sinónimosbendcoilcurlfoldspiraltwistwind

   Antónimosextendflattenstraightenstretchuncoiluncurlunwind

3. Fly loops, perform a loopB2formal

   To fly an aircraft in a circular or loop-shaped path.

   Hacer looping

   • The pilot looped the plane over the airfield.
   • He performed a perfect loop in his stunt plane.
   • The aircraft looped gracefully before landing.

4. Wind around something in coils or loopsB1formal

   To wrap or twist something around an object in a circular pattern.

   enrollar, hacer bucles

   • She looped the scarf around her neck.
   • The snake looped itself around the branch.
   • He looped the cord around the spool.

   Sinónimoscoilencircleentwinespiraltwinetwistwindwrap

5. Fasten or join with a loopB1formal

   To secure or connect something using a loop.

   atar con lazada

   • He looped the rope to the anchor.
   • She looped the string through the hole.
   • The climber looped the carabiner to his harness.

   Sinónimosbindconnectfastenhitchlassosecuretie

   Antónimosdetachdisconnectreleaseunfastenunhookunlace