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loony tunes
nounC1/C2
/ˌluː.ni ˈtjuːnz/A person who is crazy, eccentric, or wildly irrational in their thoughts or behaviour.
loop
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/luːp/a shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself; an action or process that repeats itself.
loop aerial
nounC2
/luːp ˈeə.ri.əl/A specific type of radio antenna consisting of a loop of wire, tubing, or similar conductor, used for reception (and sometimes transmission).
loop diuretic
nounC2
/luːp ˌdaɪ.jʊəˈrɛt.ɪk/A type of diuretic (drug that increases urine production) that acts on the ascending loop of Henle in the kidney.
loop knot
nounlow
/ˈluːp ˌnɒt/A type of knot that creates a closed, fixed or adjustable loop in a rope or cord, designed not to slip.
loop of henle
nounVery Low (Technical/Specialised)
/ˌluːp əv ˈhɛnli/A U-shaped tubule in the nephron of the kidney, crucial for concentrating urine and regulating water and salt balance in the body.
loop stitch
nounB2
/ˈluːp ˌstɪtʃ/A basic knitting or sewing stitch created by pulling thread or yarn through a previous stitch to form a loop.
loop window
nounRare / Technical
/luːp ˈwɪn.dəʊ/A small, often circular or oval, opening in a wall or panel, often found in older architecture, ships, or machinery.
loop-the-loop
nounLow Frequency
/ˌluːp ðə ˈluːp/A complete, vertical circle maneuver performed by an aircraft, roller coaster, or similar object in motion.
loophole
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈluːp.həʊl/An ambiguity, omission, or technicality in a law, rule, or contract that allows one to avoid complying with its intended purpose or spirit.
loophole frame
nounC2 (Very Rare / Technical)
/ˈluːp.həʊl freɪm/A physical opening in a defensive wall or structure (such as a castle) that is specifically shaped or framed to allow for observation or the firing of weapons.
looping
nounB2
/ˈluːpɪŋ/The action or process of repeating a sequence of instructions, actions, or a section of material in a continuous cycle.
looping mill
nounVery Low / Technical
/ˈluːpɪŋ mɪl/A steel rolling mill where the metal strip is formed into a continuous, overlapping loop on a roller table during processing.
loos
nounC1
/luːz/Toilets (British English); a plural of 'loo', meaning informal public toilet facilities.
loose
adjectiveadverbnoun+3B1
/luːs/Not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached.
loose cannon
nounC1
/ˌluːs ˈkænən/A person whose behaviour is unpredictable and uncontrolled, often causing problems for a group or organization.
loose change
nounB2
/ˌluːs ˈtʃeɪndʒ/Coins of low value, not contained in a wallet or purse.
loose cover
nounC1
/luːs ˈkʌvə/A removable fabric covering for furniture, designed to protect it or change its appearance.
loose end
nounB2
/ˌluːs ˈend/An unresolved detail or task that remains incomplete in a larger project or situation.
loose forward
nounC2
/ˌluːs ˈfɔːwəd/A player position in rugby, specifically one of the three forwards (number 6, 7, and 8) who are not bound into the scrum and are therefore 'loose' to move around the field.

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