1. caterpillars that move by arching their bodies in loops, typically the larvae of geometrid moths
Usage: entomology
2. people or things that make loops

Examples

• The gardener found several green loopers eating the leaves of his cabbage plants.
• Loopers are common garden pests that can damage crops by feeding on foliage.
• The children watched the loopers inch their way across the sidewalk.
• These caterpillars are called loopers because of their distinctive arching movement.
• The fabric loopers created perfect stitches along the seam.
• Wire loopers are used in jewelry making to form consistent circles.