wire loop

Bent filament ring

A wire loop is a closed or nearly closed curve formed from wire, creating a circular or oval shape.

Wire loops appear in jewelry findings, surgical instruments, electrical circuits, and craft projects.

The loop structure allows attachment, hanging, or conducting current: Thread the chain through the wire loop, The doctor used a wire loop to remove the growth.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G