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Meaning of the word loom in English

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loom

US /luːm/
UK /luːm/
"loom" picture

Verb

1.

appear as a shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening

Example:
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A dark shape began to loom out of the fog.
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The mountains loomed ahead of them.
Synonym:
emergeappearmaterializetowerdominate
2.

of an unwelcome event or phenomenon) appear as a shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening

Example:
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The threat of war loomed over the country.
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An economic crisis looms on the horizon.
Synonym:
impendmenacethreatenhoverbrew

Noun

1.

a device for weaving thread or yarn into cloth

Example:
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The weaver worked tirelessly at her loom.
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Ancient civilizations used simple looms to create intricate textiles.
Synonym:
weaving machinehandloompower loom
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