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Appears to be weaving machines (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

looms

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'appears' is the first definition.
(looming is a kind of appearing)

'weaving machines' is the second definition.
(machines for weaving fabric)

'to be' is the link.

(Other definitions for looms that I've seen before include "appears indistinctly" , "More than one machine" , "Rises threateningly ahead with weaving machines" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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