loom

• Machine utilisée dans l'industrie textile pour entrelacer les fils ou les fibres afin de former un tissu.

A machine used in the textile industry for weaving yarn or thread into fabric.

1. Weaving machineB1formal

   A machine or device used for weaving thread or yarn into fabric.

   Métier à tisser

   • The weaver operated the loom skillfully.
   • Traditional hand looms are still used in some villages.
   • The factory installed new looms to increase production.

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire quelque chose qui apparaît comme une forme vague, souvent menaçante ou grande, surtout au loin, ou pour désigner un événement ou un problème qui semble inévitable et imminent.

A verb used to describe something that appears as a vague, often threatening or large shape, especially in the distance, or to refer to an event or problem that seems imminent and unavoidable.

1. Appear as a vague, often threatening shapeB2formal

   To come into view indistinctly, often in a way that seems ominous or menacing.

   Apparaître de manière menaçante

   • A dark figure loomed out of the fog.
   • The mountain loomed before them as they approached.
   • Storm clouds loomed on the horizon.

   Synonymesappearemergeimpendmaterializerisetake shapetower

2. Appear large or imposingB2formal

   To appear very large or to occupy a commanding position, often dominating the surroundings.

   Surgir de manière menaçante

   • The skyscraper loomed over the small town.
   • His tall figure loomed in the doorway.
   • The castle loomed above the valley.

   Synonymesbulkdominatehulkoverhangoverlookrisetower

3. Hang over as a threatB2formal

   To hang over something in a threatening, dark, or menacing way; to be imminent and cause worry.

   Menacer (en surplomb)

   • The threat of layoffs loomed over the company.
   • A sense of dread loomed over the community.
   • The deadline loomed, causing everyone to work faster.

   Synonymesbrewhoverimpendmenaceoverhangthreaten

4. Weave on a loomC1formal

   To weave thread or yarn into cloth using a loom.

   Tisser sur un métier à tisser

   • She loomed the wool into a beautiful tapestry.
   • The artisan loomed fabric for traditional garments.
   • They loomed the threads together to create a sturdy cloth.

   Synonymesweave