English dictionary
loom
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
verb
- weave on a loom
verb
- appear very large or occupy a commanding position
verb
- come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
verb
- hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
Example sentences
materials loomed in Egypt
The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall
Another air plane loomed into the sky
The terrible vision brooded over her all day long