English dictionary
loom
/l/u/m/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
Source: WordNet 3.0
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See <u>Loon</u>, the bird.
Source: webster1913
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A frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making.
Source: webster1913
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The state of looming; esp., an unnatural and indistinct appearance of elevation or enlargement of anything, as of land or of a ship, seen by one at sea.
Source: webster1913
verb
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come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
ExamplesAnother air plane loomed into the sky.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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appear very large or occupy a commanding position
ExamplesLarge shadows loomed on the canyon wall.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
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weave on a loom
ExamplesMaterials loomed in Egypt.
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To appear above the surface either of sea or land, or to appear enlarged, or distorted and indistinct, as a distant object, a ship at sea, or a mountain, esp. from atmospheric influences; as, the ship <i>looms</i> large; the land <i>looms</i> high.
Source: webster1913