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English to English noun
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a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile |  | source: wordnet30
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See Loon, the bird. | | source: webster1913
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A 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. | | source: webster1913
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The state of looming; esp., an unnatural and indistinct appearance of elevation or enlargement of anything, as of land or of a ship, seen by one at sea. | | source: webster1913 verb
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come into view indistinctly, often threateningly | | Example: Another air plane loomed into the sky
source: wordnet30
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appear very large or occupy a commanding position | | Example: The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall
source: wordnet30
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hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing | | Example: The terrible vision brooded over her all day long
source: wordnet30
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weave on a loom | | Example: materials loomed in Egypt
source: wordnet30
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To appear above the surface either of sea or land, or to appear enlarged, or distorted and indistinct, as a distant object, a ship at sea, or a mountain, esp. from atmospheric influences; as, the ship looms large; the land looms high. | | source: webster1913
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