nounπShareA utensil; tool; a weapon; (usually in compound) an article in general.""The archeologist carefully dusted off the loom-shard, hoping to piece together the ancient weaving tool." "utensilweaponitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making."My grandmother's attic is full of old looms, remnants of her weaving business. "materialmachinetechnologyutensilindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of an oar which is between the grip or handle and the blade, the shaft."The rower carefully gripped the oar's loom, feeling its smooth, wooden texture before starting the race. "nauticalpartsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLoon (bird of order Gaviiformes)"The loon's mournful cry echoed across the lake. "birdanimalnatureorganismbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA distorted appearance of something as seen indistinctly or from afar."The looms of heat rising from the asphalt made the distant cars appear to shimmer and blur. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo appear indistinctly, eg. when seen on the horizon or through the murk."The clouds loomed over the mountains."appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo appear in an exaggerated or threatening form; to be imminent."The deadline for the project looms, and I haven't even started. "appearanceeventfuturesituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rise and to be eminent; to be elevated or ennobled, in a moral sense."As he confessed his wrongdoing, his honesty looms as a testament to his character, overshadowing his mistake. "moralcharactervalueattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
