loom

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /luːm/

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Noun

Singular loom

Plural looms

A loom.

1. (countable) A loom is a machine used for weaving thread or yarn into cloth.

   She used a loom to make the fabric for her dress.

   The small wooden loom was perfect for making scarves.

Verb

Plain form loom

Third-person singular looms

Past tense loomed

Past participle loomed

Present participle looming

1. If something looms, it appears as a large, often threatening shape.

   A large ship loomed on the horizon.

2. If something is looming, usually something bad, it seems likely to happen soon.

   A crisis is looming for the company.

   Even with a looming deadline at work, she planned to take the day off.