Loom - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A loom is a device used for weaving threads or yarns into fabric. It can also mean to appear as a large, often threatening shape, or to seem imminent, like an approaching event.
Definition:
A machine for weaving fabric; to appear as a large, vague, or threatening shape.
Synonyms:
weave, hover, emerge, impend
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
disappear, recede
Common Collocations:
loom large, loom overhead, loom in the distance
Derivatives:
looming, loomed
Usage Tips:
Use "loom" as a verb for something threatening or large appearing; as a noun for a weaving machine.
Common Phrases:
loom large on the horizon, loom over someone, the shadow of doom looms
Etymology:
From Old English "gelōma" (tool), related to Dutch "loom" (weary) and German "Lehm" (clay).
Examples:
- 1. The storm clouds loom ominously over the town.
- 2. She learned to use the loom to make beautiful rugs.
- 3. A sense of dread loomed in his mind before the exam.
- 4. The old castle looms on the hilltop at night.