loom
/lu:m/
Definition
Verb:
- To appear as a large, often indistinct and threatening shape: To come into view in a way that seems large, unclear, and potentially menacing.
- To seem imminent and worrying: To be about to happen in a way that causes anxiety or fear.
- To weave fabric on a loom: To make cloth by interlacing threads on a specific machine.
Noun:
- A frame or machine for weaving thread or yarn into fabric: A device used to produce textiles.
Usage Examples
- Verb (appear large/indistinct):
- A ship loomed out of the fog.
- The threat of war loomed over the region.
- The exams are looming, so I need to study.
- Verb (weave):
- She learned to loom a beautiful tapestry.
- Noun (machine):
- The weaver worked at her loom all day.
Advanced Usage
- "to loom large": To be of great importance or to be a very worrying possibility.
- The issue of climate change looms large in the upcoming election.
- The memory of his failure still looms large in his mind.
Variants and Related Words
- Looming (adjective/participle): Used to describe something that appears large and threatening or is about to happen soon.
- A looming deadline.
- A looming storm cloud.
- Loomer (noun): A person who weaves on a loom (less common).
Synonyms
- Verb (appear): Emerge, materialize, hover, threaten, impend, tower, dominate.
- Verb (weave): Weave.
- Noun: Weaving frame.
Phrasal Verbs / Related Phrases
- "Loom up": To appear suddenly and clearly, often seeming large.
- A dark figure loomed up in front of me in the alley.
Related Idioms
- "Loom on the horizon": To be likely to happen in the near future.
- Economic troubles are looming on the horizon.
Noun
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a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
Verb
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weave on a loom
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materials loomed in Egypt
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hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
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The terrible vision brooded over her all day long
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appear very large or occupy a commanding position
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The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
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Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall
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come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
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Another air plane loomed into the sky
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