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loom
1[loom]
noun
a hand-operated or power-driven apparatus for weaving fabrics, containing harnesses, lay, reed, shuttles, treadles, etc.
the art or the process of weaving.
the part of an oar between the blade and the handle.
verb (used with object)
to weave (something) on a loom.
loom
2[loom]
verb (used without object)
to appear indistinctly; come into view in indistinct and enlarged form.
The mountainous island loomed on the horizon.
to rise before the vision with an appearance of great or portentous size.
Suddenly a police officer loomed in front of him.
Synonyms: ,to assume form as an impending event.
A battle looms at the convention.
noun
a looming appearance, as of something seen indistinctly at a distance or through a fog.
the loom of a moraine directly in their path.
loom
3[loom]
noun
loon.
a guillemot or murre.
L.O.O.M.
4abbreviation
Loyal Order of Moose.
loom
1/ ː /
verb
to come into view indistinctly with an enlarged and often threatening aspect
(of an event) to seem ominously close
(often foll by over) (of large objects) to dominate or overhang
noun
a rising appearance, as of something far away
loom
2/ ː /
noun
an apparatus, worked by hand ( hand loom ) or mechanically ( power loom ), for weaving yarn into a textile
the middle portion of an oar, which acts as a fulcrum swivelling in the rowlock
loom
3/ ː /
noun
another name for diver
any of various other birds, esp the guillemot
Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
And even a casual Didion reader probably knows how large Wayne loomed in her life and work.
The Fashion District does not loom as large over L.A.’s economy as it once did, said economist Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics.
Thus, with a Wednesday rubber match against the Padres looming, the Dodgers decided to reassign Casparius from multi-inning reliever to their latest fill-in starter.
There is a warning that "tough choices loom", even though the budget is expected to grow over the next three years.
He sees a "looming crisis" among young people unable to get on the jobs ladder, and would like to see more money go into adult education.
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