Loom Definition & Meaning
loom
- noun
- a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
- verb
- come into view indistinctly, often threateningly; "Another air plane loomed into the sky"
- appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
- hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing; "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"
- weave on a loom; "materials loomed in Egypt"
"Loom" in song lyrics
See how loom is used in real songs:
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"somebody some magical logical something in the loom"
Aceyalone — The Greatest Show on Earth -
"How's this my little loom?"
Aesop Rock — The Mayor and the Crook -
"now I'm definitely not lookin, yo I gotta loom"
Words that rhyme with loom
Usage tips for "loom"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does loom mean?
- a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile come into view indistinctly, often threateningly; "Another air plane loomed into the sky" appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall" hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing; "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long" weave on a loom; "materials loomed in Egypt"
- What part of speech is loom?
- Loom is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does loom have?
- Loom has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).