Webster's Dictionary 1913

2971

Looch

Looch (?), n. See 2d Loch.

2972

Loof

Loof (?), n.(Bot.) The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa Ægyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.

2973

Loof (2)

Loof (?), n. [See Luff.] [Also written luff.] (Naut.) (a) Formerly, some appurtenance of a vessel which was used in changing her course; — probably a large paddle put over the l...

2974

Loof (3)

Loof, v. i.(Naut.) See Luff.

2975

Look

Look (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Looked (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Looking.] [OE. loken, AS. lōcian; akin to G. lugen, OHG. luogēn.] 1. To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing somethi...

2976

Look (2)

Look, v. t. 1. To look at; to turn the eyes toward.2. To seek; to search for.Looking my love, I go from place to place. Spenser.3. To expect. Shak.4. To influence, overawe, or s...

2977

Look (3)

Look (?), n. 1. The act of looking; a glance; a sight; a view; — often in certain phrases; as, to have, get, take, throw, or cast, a look.Threw many a northward look to see his ...

2978

Lookdown

Look″down′ (?), n.(Zoöl.) See Moonfish (b).

2979

Looker

Look″er (?), n. One who looks.Looker-on, a spectator; one that looks on, but has no agency or part in an affair.Did not this fatal war affront thy coast,Yet sattest thou an idle...

2980

Looking

Look″ing, a. Having a certain look or appearance; — often compounded with adjectives; as, good-looking, grand-looking, etc.

2981

Looking (2)

Look″ing, n. 1. The act of one who looks; a glance.2. The manner in which one looks; appearance; countenance; face.All dreary was his cheer and his looking. Chaucer.Looking for,...

2982

Looking-glass

Look″ing–glass′ (?), n. A mirror made of glass on which has been placed a backing of some reflecting substance, as quicksilver.There is none so homely but loves a looking-glass....

2983

Lookout

Look″out′ (?), n. 1. A careful looking or watching for any object or event.2. The place from which such observation is made.3. A person engaged in watching.4. Object or duty of ...

2984

Lool

Lool (?), n.(Metal.) A vessel used to receive the washings of ores of metals.

2985

Loom

Loom (?), n.(Zoöl.) See Loon, the bird.

2986

Loom (2)

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 ...

2987

Loom (3)

Loom, v. i. [imp. & p. p.Loomed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Looming.] [OE. lumen to shine, Icel. ljoma; akin to AS. leóma light, and E. light; or cf. OF. lumer to shine, L. luminare to ...

2988

Loom (4)

Loom, n. The state of looming; esp., an unnatural and indistinct appearance of elevation or enlargement of anything, as of land or of a ship, seen by one at sea.

2989

Loom-gale

Loom″–gale′ (?), n. A gentle gale of wind.

2990

Looming

Loom″ing, n. The indistinct and magnified appearance of objects seen in particular states of the atmosphere. See Mirage.

2991

Loon

Loon (?), n. [Scot. loun, lown, loon; akin to OD. loen a stupid man; prob. for an older lown, and akin to E. lame.] A sorry fellow; a worthless person; a rogue.

2992

Loon (2)

Loon, n. [For older loom, Icel. l�mr; akin to Dan. & Sw. lom.] (Zoöl.) Any one of several aquatic, wed-footed, northern birds of the genus Urinator (formerly Colymbus), noted fo...

2993

Loony

Loon″y (?), a. See Luny.

2994

Loop

Loop (lo͞op), n. [G. luppe an iron lump. Cf. Looping.] (Iron Works) A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls. [Written also loup.]

2995

Loop (2)

Loop, n. [Cf. Ir. & Gael. lub loop, noose, fold, thong, bend, lub to bend, incline.] 1. A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rope, etc., through which another thread, cord, etc...

2996

Loop (3)

Loop (lo͞op), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Looped (lo͞opt); p. pr. & vb. n.Looping.] To make a loop of or in; to fasten with a loop or loops; — often with up; as, to loop a string; to loo...

2997

Looped

Looped (lo͞opt), a. 1. Bent, folded, or tied, so as to make a loop; as, a looped wire or string.2. Full of holes. Shak.