looper
Americannoun
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a person or thing that loops something or forms loops.
The strands of wire are coiled by an automatic looper.
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the larva of any geometrid moth, such as the hemlock looper; inchworm.
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a hook-shaped mechanism in a sewing machine that enables stitching by drawing the upper and lower threads together.
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Baseball. blooper.
He was robbed of an RBI looper by the speediest shortstop in the league.
noun
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a person or thing that loops or makes loops
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another name for a measuring worm
Etymology
Origin of looper
Example Sentences
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In 2019, Corteva reported that genes for proteins found in maidenhair ferns could protect soybeans from soybean looper and velvetbean caterpillars, and since then both groups have sharpened their focus on ferns.
From Science Magazine • Nov. 16, 2023
After the UW defense forced a punt, Penix fired a looper to Ja’Lynn Polk for a 41-yard gain.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2022
It uses the same technology in myriad other invasive pests, including the fall armyworm and the soybean looper, which it hopes to sell in the U.S. and around the world.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2022
Hurson is not exactly your average part-time looper just looking to make a buck.
From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2021
The thread was caught by a looper and detained so that it then became enchained in the next loop of thread.
From The Invention of the Sewing Machine by Cooper, Grace Rogers
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