LOOM
/luːm/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of LOOM
A utensil; tool; a weapon; (usually in compound) an article in general.
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.
The part of an oar which is between the grip or handle and the blade, the shaft.
Loon (bird of order Gaviiformes)
A distorted appearance of something as seen indistinctly or from afar.
To appear indistinctly, eg. when seen on the horizon or through the murk.
"The clouds loomed over the mountains."
To appear in an exaggerated or threatening form; to be imminent.
To rise and to be eminent; to be elevated or ennobled, in a moral sense.
Examples of LOOM in a Sentence
- "The clouds loomed over the mountains."
Word Details
Is LOOM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LOOM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LOOM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LOOM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | o | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOOM
12 words from the letters in LOOM
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LOOM in Word Games
LOOM is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LOOM is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LOOM to find 12 additional valid words.