Analysis Complete

loom

/ loom /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
Type of:
textile machine
Kinds of:
carpet loom figure loom figured-fabric loom handloom Jacquard loom
verb Sense 2
appear very large or occupy a commanding position
"The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"
"Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
Type of:
rise lift rear
Derived:
giant hulk heavyweight whale predomination
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something to somebody
verb Sense 3
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
"Another air plane loomed into the sky"
Type of:
look appear seem
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something to somebody
verb Sense 4
hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
"The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"
Type of:
hang
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something to somebody
Semantic Complexity
49%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
18
Times Searched
3
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Related Words

textile machine carpet loom figure loom figured-fabric loom handloom Jacquard loom rise lift rear look appear seem