loom
Hover ominously ahead
A loom is a frame or machine for weaving thread into cloth.
The verb loom means to appear as a large, indistinct, or threatening shape: A figure loomed in the doorway.
By extension, events or problems loom when they seem imminent and ominous: The deadline looms, War loomed on the horizon.
Something that looms large dominates attention or seems disproportionately important.
Bend from true form
- weftCrosswise loom threads
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- treadleFoot-operated lever
heddle · beater · reed · jacquard · handloom · powerloom · harness · shed
Woven or knit material
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- clothWoven or knit material
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
damask · brocade · ikat · interlace · pattern · weave · basketweave · herringbone
Suggesting something bad approaches
- menaceSource of potential harm
- portentSign of future calamity
- shadowLight blocked by object
- forebodingFearful anticipation of harm
dread · sinister · threat · specter · impending · darkening · overshadow · haunt
Revolving around an axis
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
macrame · braiding · crocheting · tatting · felting · sewing · stitching · handicraft
warp
Bend from true form
treadle · heddle · beater · reed · jacquard · handloom · powerloom · harness · shed · batten
fabric
Woven or knit material
twill · damask · brocade · ikat · interlace · pattern · weave · basketweave · herringbone · chevron
ominous
Suggesting something bad approaches
foreboding · dread · sinister · threat · specter · impending · darkening · overshadow · haunt · brood
spinning
Revolving around an axis
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
needlework · macrame · braiding · crocheting · tatting · felting · sewing · stitching · handicraft · dyeing
appear
Become perceptible to sight
- riseMove to higher position
- materializeBecome physically present
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
emerge · manifest · reveal · dawn · approach · near · advance · gather · brew · impend
dominate
Control through superior strength
- overshadowDominate by comparison
- dwarfDiminutive folkloric being
- soarAscend to heights
hulk · overtop · rear · bulk · giant · imposing · monumental · massive · colossal · lofty
- craftsmanshiphandcrafted, craft, handiwork, stitching, welding
- textile craftssewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery
- ancient textilestextile, weaving, spinning, spindle, spindles
- cotton textilescotton, cotton gin, cotton mills, cotton yarn, cotton cloth
- mill townmill town, mill, mill workers, mill pond, mill race
- shop equipmenttable saw, band saw, drill press, lathe, jointer
- looms largeAppears imposingly significant
- loomed largeSeemed overwhelmingly significant
- looming largeSeeming huge and unavoidable
- power loomAutomated weaving apparatus
- looming dangerRisk that approaches steadily
- loom bandsSmall rubber loops for weaving