loom Synonyms

loom Meaning

Wordnet

loom (n)

a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

Wordnet

loom (v)

come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

appear very large or occupy a commanding position

hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

weave on a loom

Webster

loom (n.)

See Loon, the bird.

A frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making.

That part of an oar which is near the grip or handle and inboard from the rowlock.

The state of looming; esp., an unnatural and indistinct appearance of elevation or enlargement of anything, as of land or of a ship, seen by one at sea.

Webster

loom (v. i.)

To appear above the surface either of sea or land, or to appear enlarged, or distorted and indistinct, as a distant object, a ship at sea, or a mountain, esp. from atmospheric influences; as, the ship looms large; the land looms high.

To rise and to be eminent; to be elevated or ennobled, in a moral sense.

loom Sentence Examples

  1. The weaver's deft hands glided over the loom, creating intricate patterns.
  2. The towering loom dominated the workshop, its massive frame casting an imposing shadow.
  3. The rhythmic clicks of the loom filled the air with a soothing symphony.
  4. The warp and weft threads crisscrossed each other on the loom, forming a tapestry of vibrant hues.
  5. The loom's shuttle danced across the warp, weaving threads into a mesmerizing dance.
  6. The loom's graceful movements seemed to mock the passing of time.
  7. The intricate designs woven on the loom reflected the weaver's boundless imagination.
  8. The loom's ancient origins whispered tales of civilizations past.
  9. The loom's rhythmic vibrations sent calming waves throughout the room.
  10. The loom was a silent witness to the countless hours spent creating exquisite fabrics.

FAQs About the word loom

a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile, come into view indistinctly, often threateningly, appear very large or occupy a commanding position, hang ove

brew, impend, draw on,approach, threaten, hover, near, overhang, menace,hang

taper off, let up, wane, moderate, fade, disappear, abate, vanish, recede, relent

The weaver's deft hands glided over the loom, creating intricate patterns.

The towering loom dominated the workshop, its massive frame casting an imposing shadow.

The rhythmic clicks of the loom filled the air with a soothing symphony.

The warp and weft threads crisscrossed each other on the loom, forming a tapestry of vibrant hues.