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
UW started the second half with a signature flurry — forcing a 3-and-out, before Penix lobbed a looper to Odunze for a 17-yard touchdown that gave the Huskies a 29-18 lead.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2023
He also had a brain cramp in the first inning, getting a terrible read on Albies’ looper to shallow center and getting doubled off second base in the first inning.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2021
Hurson is not exactly your average part-time looper just looking to make a buck.
From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2021
The newly hatched boll worm walks like a geometrical larva or looper, a measuring worm as it was called.
From Thirty Years a Slave by Hughes, Louis
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