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- Dictionaryloom/luːm/
verb
- 1. appear as a vague or shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening: "vehicles loomed out of the darkness" Similar
noun
- 1. a vague and often exaggerated first appearance of an object seen in darkness or fog, especially at sea: "the loom of the land"
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Loom can be a verb meaning to appear or cause worry, or a noun meaning a weaving machine. Learn how to use loom in different contexts with examples and translations.
Learn the meaning of loom as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A loom can be a frame or machine for weaving cloth, or an indistinct appearance of something on the horizon.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word loom, from a weaving machine to a threatening appearance. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of loom in different contexts.
Loom has two distinct meanings. First, a loom is a tool for weaving. Second, to loom is to appear or stand over someone in a threatening way. Don’t loom over the person you’re teaching to weave! You'll just make her nervous.
Loom can be a noun for a weaving machine, a part of an oar, or a type of bird. It can also be a verb for appearing indistinctly or ominously. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and usage examples.
Definitions of 'loom' 1. If something looms over you, it appears as a large or unclear shape, often in a frightening way. [...] 2. If a worrying or threatening situation or event is looming, it seems likely to happen soon. [journalism] [...] 3. A loom is a machine that is used for weaving thread into cloth. [...] More. Definitions of 'LOOM'
The prospect of war loomed large. The issue looms large in political campaigns nationwide. Definition of loom verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
