loom

Meanings

• a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
• come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
  • "Another air plane loomed into the sky"
• appear very large or occupy a commanding position
  • "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
• hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
• weave on a loom
  • "materials loomed in Egypt"

Synonyms

brood, bulk large, hover, hulk, predominate, tower