Synonyms for

Loom

Verb / lu:m / Another word for loom — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a machine for weaving fabric or tapestry

Synonyms & similar words

tower predominate hulk hover brood bulklarge weaver

Synonyms by register

Formal

emerge appear materialize manifest

Informal

show up come into view pop up

Literary

brood hover threaten

Antonyms

disappear vanish fade recede retreat

Common collocations

  • loom large
  • loom ahead
  • loom over
  • loom into view
  • loom out of
  • loom menacingly

Word family

verb loom

Usage note

Primarily used to describe something appearing large, often in a way that is imposing or threatening. It is rarely used for pleasant or mundane appearances.

Example sentences

  1. My mom bought a loom so she can weave her own scarves.
  2. The tapestry on the wall was created using a loom.
  3. The weaver used a loom to make the fabric.
  4. The loom machine was broken, so we had to wait for the repairman.
  5. I learned how to weave on a loom in my art class.

Quotes

  • "Words are like a loom, making textiles of stories, lies, truth-telling, and the occasional withering insult." - Rebecca Solnit
  • "The human mind is like a loom. The warp is the real, the weft is the imaginary, and the mind itself is the shuttle." - Ursula K. Le Guin
  • "The loom of life weaves every second into its tapestry, and the soul of man has no control over the pattern which the loom may weave." - Charles Reade

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