loom
US /luːm/
UK /luːm/
1.
surgir, pairar
appear as a shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening
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A dark shape began to loom out of the fog.
Uma forma escura começou a surgir da névoa.
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The mountains loomed ahead of them.
As montanhas pairavam à frente deles.
2.
pairar, ameaçar
of an unwelcome event or phenomenon) appear as a shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening
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The threat of war loomed over the country.
A ameaça de guerra pairava sobre o país.
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An economic crisis looms on the horizon.
Uma crise econômica paira no horizonte.
1.
tear
a device for weaving thread or yarn into cloth
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The weaver worked tirelessly at her loom.
A tecelã trabalhava incansavelmente em seu tear.
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Ancient civilizations used simple looms to create intricate textiles.
Civilizações antigas usavam teares simples para criar têxteis intrincados.