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| 1. | [ verb ] come into view indistinctly, often threateningly | |
| Examples: | "Another air plane loomed into the sky" |
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| Related terms: | look | |
| 2. | [ verb ] appear very large or occupy a commanding position | |
| Synonyms: | tower hulk predominate | |
| Examples: | "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain" "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall" |
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| Related terms: | rise giant | |
| 3. | [ verb ] hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing | |
| Synonyms: | brood bulk_large hover | |
| Examples: | "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long" |
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| Related terms: | hang | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile | |
| Related terms: | textile_machine figure_loom Jacquard_loom power_loom handloom carpet_loom | |
| Similar spelling: |
Lome Loma loam loamy Lon Lown loon Loni lone Lona loin loan |
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