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Schleife

Schleife is a German noun with several related senses. It denotes a loop or bend in a curve, a decorative knot or bow, and, in technical language, a loop construct in programming (for-Schleife, while-Schleife in German-language texts). The word can also function as a general term for a looping or fastening feature in various contexts.

Geography: Schleife is a municipality in the district Spree-Neiße in Brandenburg, Germany. It comprises several villages

Hydrology: In river geography, a Schleife describes a meander or loop of a river, formed by the

Crafts: A Schleife also designates a decorative bow or ribbon, commonly used on clothing, gifts, or hair.

Computing and terminology: In German-language technical writing, Schleife commonly refers to a programming loop, paralleling the

The word also appears in compound terms and as a component of place names and surnames, reflecting

and
lies
in
the
eastern
part
of
the
state.
As
a
place
name,
it
reflects
the
general
meaning
of
a
bend
or
loop
that
characterizes
many
German
toponymic
terms.
interaction
of
erosion
and
deposition
as
the
flow
follows
a
winding
course.
Meanders
can
create
pronounced
bends
and
alternate
points
of
erosion
and
sediment
buildup
along
a
river
valley.
The
term
is
widely
recognized
in
fashion,
crafts,
and
textile
work
as
a
small
looping
adornment.
English
terms
“loop”
or
“iteration.”
Typical
constructions
include
for-Schleife
and
while-Schleife,
used
to
repeat
a
block
of
code
a
specified
number
of
times
or
while
a
condition
holds.
its
core
sense
of
looping
or
bending.