Loom

/luːm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A machine used for weaving thread or yarn into fabric.

The artisan operated the loom with great skill, creating beautiful tapestries.

An appearance of a shadowy or towering form.

The mountains loomed in the distance, their peaks covered in snow.

verb

To appear in a large or threatening form.

The storm clouds began to loom overhead, signaling heavy rain.

To come into view in a vague or distorted form.

As we walked through the fog, the ship's silhouette loomed in the mist.

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

loom large

To become a significant or major issue or concern.

loom over

To be perceived as a threatening presence.

looming

The act of appearing in a threatening or oversized manner.

weaving

The process of making fabric by interlacing threads.

To loom large in someone's mind.

The exam loomed large in her mind for weeks.