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

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

Strap :: Strap (n.) A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine..

Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the under side of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch. See Stitch..

Glomerulus :: Glomerulus (n.) The bunch of looped capillary blood vessels in a Malpighian capsule of the kidney.

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..

Looped :: Looped (imp. & p. p.) of Loo.

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..

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..

Swing :: Swing (n.) A line, cord, or other thing suspended and hanging loose, upon which anything may swing; especially, an apparatus for recreation by swinging, commonly consisting of a rope, the two ends of which are attached overhead, as to the bough of a tree, a seat being placed in the loop at the bottom; also, any contrivance by which a similar motion is produced for amusement or exercise..

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..

Heddle-eye :: Heddle-eye (n.) The eye or loop formed in each heddle to receive a warp thread.

Leash :: Leash (n.) A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom..

Looper :: Looper (n.) An instrument, as a bodkin, for forming a loop in yarn, a cord, etc..

Blockhouse :: Blockhouse (n.) An edifice or structure of heavy timbers or logs for military defense, having its sides loopholed for musketry, and often an upper story projecting over the lower, or so placed upon it as to have its sides make an angle wit the sides of the lower story, thus enabling the defenders to fire downward, and in all directions; -- formerly much used in America and Germany..

Loop :: Loop (n.) A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rope, etc., through which another thread, cord, etc., can be passed, or which a hook can be hooked into; an eye, as of metal; a staple; a noose; a bight..

Shank :: Shank (v.) A loop forming an eye to a button.

Loopholed :: Loopholed (a.) Provided with loopholes.

Chainwork :: Chainwork (n.) Work looped or linked after the manner of a chain; chain stitch work.

Noose :: Noose (n.) A running knot, or loop, which binds the closer the more it is drawn..

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