Dictionary Check: loom

"loom" is a valid word!

Scrabble 6 points
Words with Friends 8 points

Definition

noun

a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

verb

come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

Example: "Another air plane loomed into the sky"
verb

appear very large or occupy a commanding position

Example: "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"
Synonyms:
verb

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

Example: "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"
Synonyms:
verb

weave on a loom

Example: "materials loomed in Egypt"

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