Looking for the meaning of the word LOOM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LOOM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Loom
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English gelōma ‘tool’, shortened to lome in Middle English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
luːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an apparatus for making fabric by weaving yarn or thread
Short Definition:apparatus for making fabric by weaving yarn or thread
Examples:- tweed was traditionally hand-woven on a loom
- local flax was woven into linen using a loom
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