loom

noun
UK: /luːm/
US: /luːm/

  1. A machine for weaving fabric.

    1. The cloth was made on a loom.
    2. She operates the large loom to create beautiful tapestries with intricate designs.

Synonyms

appear emerge threaten hover weave machine
loom intransitive-verb

  1. To appear as a shadowy form, often large or threatening.

    1. A ship loomed out of the fog.
    2. Dark clouds loomed, signaling an approaching storm and threatening our picnic.

  2. To be close to happening; to be about to happen.

    1. The exam loomed.
    2. The deadline for the project loomed, adding pressure to complete the final revisions.
loom verb

  1. To be impressively large or tall.

    1. The tower looms over the city.
    2. A giant oak tree looms in the distance, a landmark visible for miles around.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "loom" is /luːm/ in British English and /luːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "loom": appear, emerge, threaten, hover, weave, machine.

Example usage of "loom": "The cloth was made on a loom.". More examples on the page.