loop / loupe [lu:p]
loop – n. & v. – n. – 1. a piece of cord, string or yarn, etc., that is brought back over itself to leave an opening in the middle, also used figuratively of something that resembles this; 2. a noose; 3. a curved piece of metal used to hold rope; 4. vibrating string between two nodes; 5. an opening in a wall/fortification for a weapon; 6. a wooden knot or bur; v. – 1. form an ellipse with a piece of string etc.; 2. encircle, enclose; 3. complete a circuit; 4. furnish with oval holes
loupe – n. – a small magnifying lens used by jewellers, surgeons etc.