Loom, n. [OE. lome, AS. gelōma utensil, implement.]
1. 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.
Hector, when he sees Andromache overwhelmed with terror, sends her for consolation to the loom and the distaff. Rambler.
2. (Naut.) That part of an oar which is near the grip or handle and inboard from the rowlock. Totten.