Synonyms for
Looms
Definition
Looms refer to a machine used for weaving fabric or tapestry.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- looms large
- looms ahead
- looms over
- looms menacingly
- looms in the distance
- looms on the horizon
- looms up
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe something large, threatening, or important that is becoming visible or imminent. The phrase 'looms large' is a common idiom.
Example sentences
- The weavers worked on the loom to create a beautiful tapestry.
- The fabric loom helped to weave the threads together.
- The handloom was used to create a unique piece of clothing.
- The power loom was much faster than the handloom.
- The loom apparatus required skilled workers to operate it.
Quotes
'Life is a tapestry woven by the decisions we make.' - Sherrilyn Kenyon
'The tapestry of history is woven with the blood, sweat, and tears of those who came before us.' - Unknown
'The threads of our lives are woven together to create a beautiful tapestry.' - Unknown