1. (

• loom ,

) come into view indistinctly, often threateningly; "Another air plane loomed into the sky" ;

2. (

• loom ,
• tower ,
• predominate ,
• hulk

) appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall" ;

3. (

• brood ,
• hover ,
• loom ,
• bulk_large

) hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing; "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long" ;

4. (

• loom

) weave on a loom; "materials loomed in Egypt" ;