Definition of loom - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
imminent eventintr. seem likely to happen soon, often worryinglyintr.
- The deadline looms closer every day.
2.
appearanceintr. appear indistinctly, often large or threateningintr.
- A dark shape loomed in the fog.
3.
weavingtr. Rare weave fabric on a frame that holds warp threads tauttr. Rare
- She loomed the fabric with intricate patterns.
Noun
1.
weavingdevice used for weaving threads into textile
- She used the loom to create a beautiful tapestry..
2.
visionvague appearance of something seen from afar
- A dark loom appeared on the horizon.
3.
boatingDated shaft of an oar between handle and bladeDated
- He gripped the loom tightly while rowing.
Images of loom
device used for weaving threads into textile 
shaft of an oar between handle and blade
Expressions with loom
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seem to threaten or approach, causing worry or fear
Exams loom over the students as the end of term approaches.
appear very important or threatening
The deadline looms large in our minds.
appear likely to happen soon and importantly
A major storm looms on the horizon.
machine for weaving complex patterns
The Jacquard loom revolutionized fabric design in the 19th century..
loom with horizontal warp threads for tapestry weaving
The artisan used a low-warp-loom to create the intricate tapestry.
loom using a needle for weaving instead of a shuttle
The factory uses a needle loom for making ribbons.
bundle of wires transmitting signals or current
The car's wiring loom needed replacement after the accident.
loom operated by mechanical power
The factory installed a new power loom for faster production.
Origin of loom
Old English, geloma (tool)
Terms with loom included in their meaning
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textiles
form fabric by interlacing threads on a loom
danger
loom or threaten over a situation
cloth making
fabric woven on a programmable patterned loom
weaving machine
loom or apparatus using punched cards to create patterns in textiles
weaving
bar on a hand loom for suspension
weaving
part of a loom for stretching cloth
overhang
loom or jut over something
historical figure
English clergyman who invented the power loom
weaving tool
string for lifting warp threads in loom
weaving
part of a loom that moves the shuttle
weaving
interweave yarns in a loom
loom equipment
device on looms for weaving patterns
weaving
movable frame in a loom for weaving
weaving
the unwoven ends of warp threads on a loom
textiles
yarn forming the lengthwise threads held under tension on a loom
textiles
woven by hand or with a hand-operated loom
weaving
set of wires in a loom guiding warp threads
textiles
component in a loom's harness for warp threads
cloth craft
prepare a loom by passing warp yarns through heddle eyelets
weaving
ratchet movement in a loom
loom spacer
weaving tool to keep warp width
weaving
large cylinder in a loom on which warp yarns are wound
knotting
knot used to attach a thread to a loom
textile weaving
crosswise threads on a loom over and under the warp
Examples of loom in a sentence
A storm looms on the horizon, threatening the coast. The mountains loomed on the horizon as we drove closer. A sense of dread loomed over the meeting room. The artisan loomed a beautiful tapestry. He loomed the cloth with great skill. The artisan worked diligently at the loom.
A traditional loom was used to make the fabric. The loom of the ship was barely visible. In the fog, a loom of a mountain emerged. The loom of the oar was smooth and sturdy. He repaired the loom before the next trip.
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- French:menacer, métier, ...
- German:drohen, Webstuhl, ...
- Italian:incombere, telaio, ...
- Spanish:avecinarse, telar, ...
- Portuguese:aproximar-se, tear, ...
- Chinese:逼近, 织布机, ...
- Japanese:迫る, 織機, ...
- Arabic:لَاحَ, نَوْل, ...
- Hebrew:לְאַיֵּם, נוּל, ...
- Russian:надвигаться, ткацкий станок, ...
- Ukrainian:насуватися, ткацький верстат, ...
- Hindi:आसन्न होना, करघा, ...
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