Weaving apparatus stands ominously in the corner of the room

noun

1. A frame or machine for interlacing see interlace at right angles two or more sets of threads or yarns to form a cloth

verb

1. To come into sight in enlarged or distorted and indistinct form often as a result of atmospheric conditions

   "Storm clouds loomed on the horizon."

2. To appear in an impressively great or exaggerated form

   "deficits loomed large"

3. To take shape as an impending occurrence

   "the problems that loomed ahead"

noun

1. The indistinct and exaggerated appearance of something seen on the horizon or through fog or darkness

idiom

1. To have great importance or influence

   "Rising tuition costs loom large in the minds of many parents."

noun

1. A loom designed to weave fabrics of intricate design whose control mechanism makes use of cards with holes punched in them