Download the app
educalingo
Search
Doing designs on a loom takes a lot of talent and experience, and, trust me, I won't be able to do that.
Liya Kebede

Meaning of "loom" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LOOM

(Meaning any kind of tool): variant of Old English gelōma tool; compare heirloom.
info
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp
section

PRONUNCIATION OF LOOM

loom  [luːm] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOOM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Loom is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LOOM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

loom

Loom

A loom is a device used to weave cloth. The basic purpose of any loom is to hold the warp threads under tension to facilitate the interweaving of the weft threads. The precise shape of the loom and its mechanics may vary, but the basic function is the same.

Definition of loom in the English dictionary

The definition of loom in the dictionary is an apparatus, worked by hand or mechanically, for weaving yarn into a textile. Other definition of loom is the middle portion of an oar, which acts as a fulcrum swivelling in the rowlock.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LOOM


assume
əˈsjuːm
bathroom
ˈbɑːθˌruːm
bedroom
ˈbɛdˌruːm
bloom
bluːm
boardroom
ˈbɔːdˌruːm
boom
buːm
classroom
ˈklɑːsˌruːm
costume
ˈkɒstjuːm
doom
duːm
Hume
hjuːm
mushroom
ˈmʌʃruːm
newsroom
ˈnjuːzˌruːm
perfume
ˈpɜːfjuːm
resume
rɪˈzjuːm
room
ruːm
showroom
ˈʃəʊˌruːm
tomb
tuːm
volume
ˈvɒljuːm
whom
huːm
zoom
zuːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOOM

looker
looker-on
lookie-likie
looking glass
looking-glass
lookism
lookist
lookout
lookout post
looks
loom large
loom-state
looming
loon
loon pants
looney
loonie
loonier
loonies
looniest

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOOM

backroom
ballroom
broom
chat room
chatroom
courtroom
dining room
double room
dressing room
elephant in the room
emergency room
family room
groom
guest room
hotel room
living room
locker room
locker-room
master bedroom
press room

Synonyms and antonyms of loom in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LOOM»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «loom» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of loom

Translation of «loom» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF LOOM

Find out the translation of loom to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of loom from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «loom» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

> 赫然出现
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

surgir amenazadoramente
570 millions of speakers

English

loom
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

करघा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تلوح في الأفق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ткацкий станок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aproximar-se
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তাঁত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

surgir
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mesin tenun
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sich abzeichnen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ぼんやりと現れる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

모습을 드러내다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Loom
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khung cửa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தறி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टणक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dokuma tezgâhı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

incombere
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

krosna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ткацький верстат
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

război de țesut
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αργαλειό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

loom
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vävstol
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vevstol
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of loom

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOOM»

The term «loom» is very widely used and occupies the 16.707 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
93
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «loom» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of loom
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «loom».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LOOM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «loom» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «loom» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about loom

EXAMPLES

4 QUOTES WITH «LOOM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word loom.
1
Henry Ward Beecher
We sleep, but the loom of life never stops, and the pattern which was weaving when the sun went down is weaving when it comes up in the morning.
2
William Ellery Channing
He who is false to the present duty breaks a thread in the loom, and you will see the effect when the weaving of a life-time is unraveled.
3
Liya Kebede
Doing designs on a loom takes a lot of talent and experience, and, trust me, I won't be able to do that.
4
Christine Pelosi
Ted Kennedy's inspiration will loom large over our politics for years to come, uplift us in the healthcare fight, and help to achieve his dream of liberty and justice for all.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOOM»

Discover the use of loom in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to loom and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Big Book of Loom Knitting
Make hats, scarves, sweaters, an afghan and more-- without knitting needles!--
Kathy Norris, 2012
2
Loom Knitting Pattern Book: 38 Easy, No-Needle Designs for ...
A companion volume to the Loom Knitting Primer furnishes detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, and diagrams for more than thirty projects, ranging in difficulty level from simple to advanced, for hats, socks, scarves, shawls ...
Isela Phelps, 2008
3
Contemporary Loom Beading: A New Look at a Traditional Stitch
Captures the many ways this traditional craft has risen to new creative heights. See how to set up a loom, follow graphed patterns, create edgings and fringes and even build a simple loom from scratch.
Sharon Bateman, 2009
4
I Can't Believe I'm Loom Knitting
Offers step-by-step instructions for knitting on a loom and includes patterns for fourteen projects for scarves, hats, afghans, shawls, and stockings.
‎2010
5
The Loom of God: Tapestries of Mathematics and Mysticism
Previous ed. published in 1997 under the title: The loom of God: mathematical tapestries at the edge of time, by Plenum Press.
Clifford A. Pickover, 2009
6
Sock Loom Basics
Fans of the adjustable KB Sock Loom will love this companion book, which provides a handy guide to the loom's basic instructions plus 11 great designs for preemies to adults.
Leisure Arts, 2011
7
Loom Knitting Primer: A Beginner's Guide to Knitting on a ...
"A beginner's guide to knitting on a loom, with over 30 fun projects"--Cover.
Isela Phelps, 2007
8
Creative Bead Weaving: A Contemporary Guide to Classic ...
This book shows how to go beyond the basics of beading to create three-dimensional objects such as bowls, baskets, and figures, as well as jewelry and accessories.
Carol Wilcox Wells, 1998
9
Jacquard's Web: How a hand-loom led to the birth of the ...
Jacquard's Web is the story of some of the most ingenious inventors the world has ever known, a fascinating account of how a hand-loom invented in Napoleonic France led to the development of the modern information age.
James Essinger, 2004
10
Beading on a Loom
Focusing specifically on loom bead weaving, this book provides extensive information on building a loom, loomwork techniques, and design techniques.
Don Pierce, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOOM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term loom is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Pregnant Mom Swept Away in Ohio Floods as More Storms Loom
Ohio Flood Liz Dufour—The Cincinnati Enquirer/AP Jeff Downing walks around his property after severe flooding in Ripley, Ohio on July 19, ... «TIME, Jul 15»
2
Oil dips on glut concerns as Iran exports loom | Inquirer Business
In this Nov. 17, 2007 file photo, an Iranian oil worker makes repairs to a unit at Tehran's oil refinery, in Iran. While it will likely be months before ... «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
3
Dark Clouds Loom Over Monsoon Session As Congress Plans To …
Dark Clouds Loom Over Monsoon Session As Congress Plans To Block It To The 'Fullest'. HuffPost India | By Betwa Sharma · Email. «Huffington Post India, Jul 15»
4
Barrow has twin targets as World Championships loom large
Barrow has twin targets as World Championships loom large. By Western Morning News | Posted: July 20, 2015. By Pippa Field - Sportsbeat. Sarah Barrow. «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
5
Monday markets: Bulls back in charge, or does doom loom
Biotechs and tech back in their happy place after Google blowout earnings. But gloom and doom naysayers still warn on interest rates, Greece ... «Communities Digital News, Jul 15»
6
Earnings Loom For Handful Of Top Big Cap 20 Stocks - Investors.com
A handful of Big Cap 20 stocks are due to report quarterly earnings this week, but only one is expected to post accelerating profit growth. «Investor's Business Daily, Jul 15»
7
Back to the loom: Weaver Jenny KilBride on Ditchling and the Guild …
Weaver Jenny KilBride MBE on Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft, returning to the loom and the legacy of The Guild of St Joseph and St ... «Culture24, Jul 15»
8
Important sporting events loom for secondary schools | Stuff.co.nz
Squash rackets will be a common sight when the Racquet Packet programme resumes at ILT Stadium Southland this term. Term three is now ... «The Southland Times, Jul 15»
9
As polls loom, Myanmar remembers independence hero on Martyr's …
As polls loom, Myanmar remembers independence hero on Martyr's Day. YANGON | By Tim McLaughlin and Hnin Yadana Zaw. People visit ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
10
NFL preseason power rankings as training camps loom | Boston …
Jimmy Graham moving from New Orleans to Seattle helps bolster the Seahawks as one of the best in the NFL. 1. Sunday, July 19, 2015. «Boston Herald, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Loom [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/loom>. May 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z