loom

/lu:m/
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loom

A weaver uses a loom to create a colorful textile.

Definition

  1. 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.

  2. 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.
loom

A weaver uses a loom to create a colorful textile.

Noun
  1. a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
Verb
  1. weave on a loom
    • materials loomed in Egypt
  2. hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
    • The terrible vision brooded over her all day long
  3. appear very large or occupy a commanding position
    • The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
    • Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall
  4. come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
    • Another air plane loomed into the sky

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