loom

C1
UK /luːm/US /luːm/

Meaning

verb
to appear as a large shape that is not clear, especially in a frightening way
A dark shape loomed up ahead of us.

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Toyota been building cars for over 80 years now, but we actually started out in the weaving loom business.

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