Loom - Definition

n 1: a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
v 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" [syn: loom, tower,
predominate, hulk]
3: hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing;
"The terrible vision brooded over her all day long" [syn:
brood, hover, loom, bulk large]
4: weave on a loom; "materials loomed in Egypt"