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loom in Dutch

loom in Dutch is weefgetouw, dreigen, opdoemen — loom means a machine used for weaving thread or yarn into cloth.

loom in Dutch

weefgetouw
noun
A frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making.
dreigen
verb
(figurative) To appear in an exaggerated or threatening form; (of a person or thing) to tower; (of an idea) to impressively or intimidatingly occupy the mind; (of an event) to be imminent.
opdoemen
verb
(figurative) To appear in an exaggerated or threatening form; (of a person or thing) to tower; (of an idea) to impressively or intimidatingly occupy the mind; (of an event) to be imminent.

What does "loom" mean?

  1. noun A machine used for weaving thread or yarn into cloth.
    "The weaver worked the loom late into the evening."
  2. verb To appear as a large, unclear, or threatening shape, especially in the distance.
    "A dark shape loomed out of the fog."
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loom in a sentence

  • The weaver worked the loom late into the evening.
  • Museum visitors watched a demonstration on a traditional wooden loom.
  • A dark shape loomed out of the fog.
  • The deadline loomed over the whole team.

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What is "loom" in Dutch?

"loom" in Dutch is weefgetouw, dreigen, opdoemen. loom means: A machine used for weaving thread or yarn into cloth.

How do you use "loom" in a sentence?

Example: "The weaver worked the loom late into the evening." In Dutch, "loom" is weefgetouw, dreigen, opdoemen.

Are there other ways to say "loom" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "loom": weefgetouw, dreigen, opdoemen.

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