loop
A thing that makes a full circle makes a loop, but a loop doesn’t have to take the shape of a perfect circle. A loop may be circular or oval.
| Some parts of a roller coaster take the shape of a loop. |  |
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| A cowboy’s lasso forms a loop in order to snare horses and other animals. |  |
| A person’s fingerprints are composed of loops and whirls. |  |
| A necklace loops around the wearer’s neck. (In this sentence, loop is a verb.) |  |
| Trains in downtown areas of large cites often go around in a loop. Downtown Chicago is encircled by elevated trains. This area is called The Loop. |  |
| Fruit Loops are a popular breakfast cereal for children (and some adults!). |  |