loom (verb)
11loom — I. /lum / (say loohm) noun 1. a machine or apparatus for weaving yarn or thread into a fabric. 2. the art or the process of weaving. 3. the part of an oar between the blade and the handle. –verb (t) 4. Rare to weave on a loom. {Middle English… …
12loom — I. noun Etymology: Middle English lome tool, loom, from Old English gelōma tool; akin to Middle Dutch allame tool Date: 15th century a frame or machine for interlacing at right angles two or more sets of threads or yarns to form a cloth II.… …
13loom out of — phr verb Loom out of is used with these nouns as the object: ↑mist …
14loom over — phr verb Loom over is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑spectre …
15loom — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. appear, come into sight; be imminent, forebode. See arrival, prediction. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. weaver, knitting machine, table loom; see machine 1 . Types of looms include: hand, draw, Jacquard,… …
16loom — 1 noun (C) a frame or machine on which thread is woven into cloth 2 verb (I) 1 (always + adv/prep) to appear as a large, unclear shape, especially in a threatening way (+ up/out/ahead etc): A tall figure loomed up out of the mist. 2 if a problem… …
17loom — [luːm] verb [I] I 1) to appear as a large shape that is not clear, usually in a threatening way Suddenly the mountains loomed up out of the mist.[/ex] 2) if something unpleasant or difficult looms, it seems likely to happen soon The government is …
18loom — 1. noun /luːm/ a) 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 b) That part of an oar which is near the grip or …
19loom up — PHRASAL VERB If something looms up, it comes into sight as a tall, unclear shape, often in a frightening way. [V P] The great house loomed up ahead of them …
20loom — loom1 noun an apparatus for making fabric by weaving yarn or thread. Origin OE gelōma tool , shortened to lome in ME. loom2 verb appear as a vague form, especially one that is threatening. ↘(of an event regarded as threatening) seem about to… …
