Loom - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |luːm|  American pronunciation of the word loom
Brit.  |luːm|  British pronunciation of the word loom

noun

- a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

verb

- come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
Another air plane loomed into the sky
- appear very large or occupy a commanding position (syn: hulk, predominate, tower)
Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall
- hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing (syn: brood, hover)
- weave on a loom
materials loomed in Egypt

Extra examples

Storm clouds loomed on the horizon.

The mountains loom above the valley.

Suddenly a mountain loomed up in front of them.

An economic crisis is looming on the horizon.

Another air plane loomed into the sky

Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: loom
he/she/it: looms
present participle: looming
past tense: loomed
past participle: loomed
noun
singular: loom
plural: looms
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