Phrase guide

hanging loop

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hanging, loop.

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Meaning 2

A loop for the purpose of hanging an article on a hook, another loop, or similar.

A cloth strip at the collar of a coat, jacket; on a tea towel, an umbrella etc

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Meaning 3

A loop for the purpose of hanging an article on a hook, another loop, or similar.

A loop made of other material, as rope or metal, attached to tools, pendants, picture frames, etc.

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Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: poutko — strip for hanging a coat
  • Finnish: raksi — strip for hanging a coat
  • Finnish: ripustuslenkki — loop for hanging something else than cloth