Wiktionary
hanging loop
n. 1 (&lit hanging loop) 2 A loop for the purpose of hanging an article on a hook, another loop, or similar. 3 # A cloth strip at the collar of a coat, jacket; on a tea towel, an umbrella etc 4 # A loop made of other material, as rope or metal, attached to tools, pendants, picture frames, etc.
Usage examples of "hanging loop".
The blast severed a hanging loop of chain, and Sta-Hi had to move fast to keep from getting hit.