Loom meaning

What does “loom” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“loom” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile.

loom

noun

  1. a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

verb

  1. come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

    “Another air plane loomed into the sky”

  2. appear very large or occupy a commanding position

    “The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain”

    “Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall”

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

    “The terrible vision brooded over her all day long”

  4. weave on a loom

    “materials loomed in Egypt”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University