Meaning & Definition of Loom in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To come into view slowly or indistinctly, often in a threatening manner.

  Example Sentence: The mountains loomed in the distance, casting long shadows across the valley.

• Definition: To weave or fabricate something, especially fabric.

  Example Sentence: She sat at the loom creating a beautiful tapestry.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• loom large: To become a significant or major issue or concern.
• loom over: To be perceived as a threatening presence.

Translations

• Spanish: tejer

• French: metier

• German: Webstuhl

• Russian: ткацкий станок

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.