What is the meaning of loom?

noun

• A textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile.

verb

• Come into view indistinctly, often threateningly.
  • usage: "Another air plane loomed into the sky"
• Appear very large or occupy a commanding position.
  • usage: "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
  • synonyms: tower, predominate, hulk
• Hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing.
  • usage: "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"
  • synonyms: brood, hover, bulk large
• Weave on a loom.
  • usage: "materials loomed in Egypt"