Meaning & Definition of word "Loom"

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    Loom

    /luːm/

    noun:

    • 1. A machine used for weaving thread or yarn into fabric.
      • Example: The artisan operated the loom with great skill, creating beautiful tapestries.
    • 2. An appearance of a shadowy or towering form.
      • Example: The mountains loomed in the distance, their peaks covered in snow.

    verb:

    • 1. To appear in a large or threatening form.
      • Example: The storm clouds began to loom overhead, signaling heavy rain.
    • 2. To come into view in a vague or distorted form.
      • Example: As we walked through the fog, the ship's silhouette loomed in the mist.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'lome', related to Old English 'loma' meaning 'tool'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    loom large:

    To become a significant or major issue or concern.

    loom over:

    To be perceived as a threatening presence.

    Related Words

    looming:

    The act of appearing in a threatening or oversized manner.

    weaving:

    The process of making fabric by interlacing threads.

    Slang Meanings of loom

    Meaning: To loom large in someone's mind.

    Example Sentence: The exam loomed large in her mind for weeks.