n.
1.a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile loom v.
1.come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
2.appear very large or occupy a commanding position
3.hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
Idiom of the Day
get a fix on (something)
to receive a reading of a distant object by electronic means
We were able to get a fix on the island and took the boat safely to the harbor.