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Loop

From Steven Munatones, for About.com

Definition: one complete round, length or circuit around a race course, especially one that is circular in shape. (noun)
Also Known As: lap, round, circuit
Examples: The swimmers have to swim four loops around the Olympic 10K course in the rowing basin.

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