loop-the-loop

loop-the-loop

See also: loop the loop

English

Noun

loop-the-loop (plural loop-the-loops)

1. The manoeuvre performed by looping the loop.
   • 2009, Claude W. Keenam, Search for the Loony Man (page 266)

     The men in the airplane waved, their white teeth flashing against their sun-baked faces. Then up they flew, did a loop-the-loop, and shot straight up again swinging and twisting, […]

2. A looped section of track, etc., as on a rollercoaster.
   • 2002, Nintendo Power Advance

     You'll fly through the game's levels at super speed, running through loop-the-loops and bouncing off bumpers. With Sonic, you'll have the added advantage of spin attacks and the speedy Spin Dash.