loom

• Máquina usada na indústria têxtil para entrelaçar fios ou fios em tecido.

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.

   tear

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

• Verbo usado para descrever algo que aparece como uma forma vaga, frequentemente ameaçadora ou grande, especialmente ao longe, ou para indicar um evento ou problema que parece inevitável e iminente.

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.

   Avultar

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

   Sinônimosappearemergeimpendmaterializerisetake shapetower

2. Appear large or imposingB2formal

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

   Pairar sobre

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

   Sinônimosbulkdominatehulkoverhangoverlookrisetower

3. Hang over as a threatB2formal

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

   Pairar como ameaça

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

   Sinônimosbrewhoverimpendmenaceoverhangthreaten

4. Weave on a loomC1formal

   To weave thread or yarn into cloth using a loom.

   Tecer no tear

   • 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.

   Sinônimosweave