loom¹ /loom/

1. A machine for weaving
2. The shaft of an oar
3. An electrical wiring assembly complete with insulating covering
4. A tool, implement (obsolete)
5. A receptacle (Scot)

loom² /loom/

1. To appear indistinctly or as in a mirage, esp in an exaggerated or magnified form
2. (of an event) to impend, be imminent
3. To overhang threateningly (with over)

An indistinct or mirage-like appearance

loom large

To take over a major part of someone's thoughts, life, etc

loon² /loon/ or loom /loom/ (esp N American)

Any of an order of northern diving birds, esp a sleek-bodied sharp-beaked bird of the genus Gavia

loonˈie noun

A Canadian one-dollar coin stamped with a loon on one of its faces

loonˈing noun

The cry of the loon

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