loom

/lˈuːm/

/ˈɫum/

[verb] [noun]

to loom

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to appear as a large shape that is unclear, particularly in a manner that is threatening

appear very large or occupy a commanding position

synonyms : hulk

predominate

tower

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

synonyms : brood

bulk large

hover

weave on a loom

Loom

[NOUN]

a device used for weaving textiles or fabrics, consisting of a frame or machine with a series of parallel threads called the warp, and a set of perpendicular threads called the weft, which are interlaced to create the fabric

Examples

1. They couldn't predict the disastrous war looming a few years down the road.

2. She was a critic who loomed large in literary circles.

3. Fear of failure loomed large in his mind.

4. The issue of pay will loom large at this year's conference.