loom (Meaning)
loom (n)
a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
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
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.
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of loom
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- recede
- subside
- die down
- diminish
- wane
- lower
- recede
- relent
- taper off
- fall
- fade
- taper off
- vanish
- disappear
- abate
- lessen
- let up
- dwindle
- taper
- remit
- vanish
- ebb
- ebb
- relent
- subside
- let up
- diminish
- die down
- moderate
- fade
- dwindle
- taper
- abate
- decline
- decline
- lessen
- disappear
- fall
- moderate
- remit
- wane
- lower
- shrink
- shrink
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, hover, near,approach, draw on, threaten, gather,hang, overhang
recede, subside, die down, diminish, wane, lower, recede, relent, taper off, fall
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.
