Circle of cord or rope (4)

I believe the answer is:

loop

(Other definitions for loop that I've seen before include "Shape produced by a curve crossing itself" , "Complete circuit; encircle" , "Oval shape" , "Endless strip of tape" , "Aerobatics manoeuvre" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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