loom


Definition: Meaning of, loom in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / luːm /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
loom loomed loomed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
looming looms
[intransitive]
  1. [always + adverb/preposition] to appear as a large unclear shape, especially in a threatening way
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  2. if a problem or difficulty looms, it is likely to happen very soon
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  3. loom large to seem important, worrying, and difficult to avoid
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Singular Plural
loom looms
[countable]
  1. a frame or machine on which thread is woven into cloth
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loom used in phrases

  • Jacquard loom (noun)
    1. a loom with an attachment for forming openings for the passage of the shuttle between the warp threads; used in weaving figured fabrics
  • carpet loom (noun)
    1. a loom for weaving carpeting
  • figure loom (noun)
    1. a loom for weaving figured fabrics
  • figured-fabric loom (noun)
    1. a loom for weaving figured fabrics
  • high-warp loom (noun)
    1. a handloom in which the warp is carried vertically; for weaving tapestry
  • low-warp-loom (noun)
    1. a handloom in which the warp is carried horizontally; for weaving tapestry
  • power loom (noun)
    1. a loom operated mechanically
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