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- pronunciation:
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A loom is a device or machine that is used for weaving fabric. A loom lets you cross strings of yarn over and under each other many times to create a piece of fabric. With a traditional loom, a person puts the strings of yarn into the loom by hand. Weaving can also be done with looms that are machines.
Erika's mother is weaving a blanket on an old-fashioned loom in her home.The factory's looms are large, noisy machines. |
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