loopsymbol
nounUK /ˈluːp ˈsɪmbəl/
US /ˈluːp ˈsɪmbəl/
A loop symbol is a little picture of a circle with a line that crosses itself.
The teacher drew a loop symbol on the board to show us how the path goes around.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A symbol shaped like a loop used in music to show that a part repeats.
The loop symbol told the band to play that part again.
3. A small loop-shaped mark used in writing or coding to mean something repeats.
He added a loop symbol in the code so the steps would repeat.
4. A picture of a loop used on maps to show a road that turns back on itself.
The map had a loop symbol where the trail curved around the lake.