“loom”

Definitions

• noun

  a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

  Synonyms: anticipate, appear, approach, arise, ascend, await, braid, brew, bulk, come, coming, confront

• verb

  come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

  • Example:“Another air plane loomed into the sky.”

• verb

  appear very large or occupy a commanding position

  Synonyms: tower, predominate, hulk

  • Example:“The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain.”
  • Example:“Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall.”

• verb

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

  Synonyms: brood, hover, bulk large

  • Example:“The terrible vision brooded over her all day long.”

• verb

  weave on a loom

  • Example:“materials loomed in Egypt”