looming

noun

a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

verb

weave on a loom

hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

appear very large or occupy a commanding position

come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

Synonyms for looming

impendingadj imminentadj upcomingadj comingn nearingv approachingn forthcomingadj lurkingv overhangingv

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