1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Loom.

2. (n.) The indistinct and magnified appearance of objects seen in particular states of the atmosphere. See Mirage.

about to be already in sight approaching at hand brewing close close at hand coming fata morgana forthcoming future gathering going to happen immediate imminent impendent impending in danger imminent in prospect in reserve in store in the cards in the offing in the wind in view instant lowering lurking menacing mirage near near at hand nearing on the horizon overhanging preparing that will be threatening to come upcoming waiting