0 a circle of something long and thin, such as a piece of string or wire -- anello
1 a doubled-over part of a piece of rope, chain etc -- cappio
She made a loop in the string.
2 a U-shaped bend in a river etc. -- curva
3 -- spirale
4 to fasten with, or form into, a loop or loops -- allacciare; avvolgere
He looped the rope round a post.