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<p>A <b>loom</b> is a device used to <a href="page.php?w=weaving">weave</a> cloth and <a href="page.php?w=tapestry">tapestry</a>. The basic purpose of any loom is to hold the <a href="page.php?w=Warp_%28weaving%29">warp</a> threads under <a href="page.php?w=tension_%28mechanics%29">tension</a> to facilitate the interweaving of the <a href="page.php?w=weft">weft</a> threads. The precise shape of the loom and its mechanics may vary, but the basic function is the same.</p>

<p><big>Etymology and usage</big></p>
<p>The word "loom" derives from the <a href="page.php?w=Old_English">Old English</a></p><p>
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