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Overloop :: Overloop (n.) See Orlop.

Crenel :: Crenel (n.) An embrasure or indentation in a battlement; a loophole in a fortress; an indentation; a notch. See Merlon, and Illust. of Battlement..

Loop :: Loop (v. t.) To make a loop of or in; to fasten with a loop or loops; -- often with up; as, to loop a string; to loop up a curtain..

Knot :: Knot (n.) A lump or loop formed in a thread, cord, rope. etc., as at the end, by tying or interweaving it upon itself..

Trevat :: Trevat (n.) A weaver's cutting instrument; for severing the loops of the pile threads of velvet.

Corvette :: Corvette (n.) A war vessel, ranking next below a frigate, and having usually only one tier of guns; -- called in the United States navy a sloop of war..

Fly :: Fly (v. i.) The piece hinged to the needle, which holds the engaged loop in position while the needle is penetrating another loop; a latch..

Sponge :: Sponge (n.) A mop for cleaning the bore of a cannon after a discharge. It consists of a cylinder of wood, covered with sheepskin with the wool on, or cloth with a heavy looped nap, and having a handle, or staff..

Jack :: Jack (n.) A lever for depressing the sinkers which push the loops down on the needles.

Knit :: Knit (v. i.) To form a fabric by interlacing yarn or thread; to weave by making knots or loops.

Jabot :: "Jabot (n.) An arrangement of lace or tulle, looped ornamentally, and worn by women on the front of the dress..

Parbuckle :: Parbuckle (n.) A kind of purchase for hoisting or lowering a cylindrical burden, as a cask. The middle of a long rope is made fast aloft, and both parts are looped around the object, which rests in the loops, and rolls in them as the ends are hauled up or payed out..

Bowknot :: Bowknot (n.) A knot in which a portion of the string is drawn through in the form of a loop or bow, so as to be readily untied..

Knit :: Knit (v. t.) To form, as a textile fabric, by the interlacing of yarn or thread in a series of connected loops, by means of needles, either by hand or by machinery; as, to knit stockings..

Wilton Carpet :: Wilton carpet () A kind of carpet woven with loops like the Brussels, but differing from it in having the loops cut so as to form an elastic velvet pile; -- so called because made originally at Wilton, England..

Dandy :: Dandy (n.) A sloop or cutter with a jigger on which a lugsail is set.

Keeper :: Keeper (n.) A ring, strap, clamp, or any device for holding an object in place; as: (a) The box on a door jamb into which the bolt of a lock protrudes, when shot. (b) A ring serving to keep another ring on the finger. (c) A loop near the buckle of a strap to receive the end of the strap..

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A single turn of the thread round a needle in knitting; a link, or loop, of yarn; as, to let down, or drop, a stitch; to take up a stitch..

Tache :: Tache (n.) Something used for taking hold or holding; a catch; a loop; a button.

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