1. (computing) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained
   "the solution is obtained by looping";
   - iteration

1. Move in loops
   "The bicycle looped around the tree"
    
2. Wind around something in coils or loops
   "She looped the rope around the post";
   - coil, curl
    
3. Fly loops, perform a loop
   "the stunt pilot looped his plane"
    
4. Make a loop in
   "loop a rope";
   - intertwine
    
5. Fasten or join with a loop
   "He looped the watch through his belt"

Derived forms: loopings

Type of: bind, circle, entwine, intwine [archaic], knit, physical process, process, roll, tie, twine, wind[2], wrap

Encyclopedia: Looping