The term RUGMAKING APPARATUS can be summarized as a LOOM, which is a four-letter word. A LOOM is a device used to weave cloth from yarn or thread. It consists of two sets of parallel beams, one set of vertical beams and one set of horizontal beams, connected by string. The vertical beams are called the warp and the horizontal beams are called the weft. The warp threads are held in tension on the LOOM while the weft threads are woven through them. The LOOM is used to create intricate patterns and designs in fabric.