looper

American  

[loo-per] / ˈlu pər /

noun

1. a person or thing that loops something or forms loops.

   The strands of wire are coiled by an automatic looper.

2. 1. the larva of any geometrid moth, such as the hemlock looper; inchworm.

   2. cabbage looper.

3. a hook-shaped mechanism in a sewing machine that enables stitching by drawing the upper and lower threads together.

4. Baseball. blooper.

   He was robbed of an RBI looper by the speediest shortstop in the league.

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looper British  

/ ˈluːpə /

noun

1. a person or thing that loops or makes loops

2. another name for a measuring worm

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Etymology

Origin of looper

First recorded in 1725–35; loop ¹ + -er ¹

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Example Sentences

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looper

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

Cleveland had runners at second and third with one out when Josh Naylor hit a looper to center field that Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks appeared to catch with a sliding grab.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 12, 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

O’Toole was working with a new caddie, Michael Curry, after her previous looper retired following the Evian Championship.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2021

On July 30, 1861, Raymond received a patent for an improved looper; this date is found on all machines later manufactured by the inventor.

From The Invention of the Sewing Machine by Grace Rogers Cooper

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