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Yarn Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Yarn? [n] a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving [n] the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events; "his narration was hesitant" [v] tell or spin a yarn Synonyms \| Synonyms for Yarn: narration \| recital \| thread Related Terms \| Find terms related to Yarn: See Also \| account \| body \| close \| closing \| conclusion \| cord \| cotton \| dental floss \| end \| ending \| filling \| floss \| introduction \| Lastex \| ligature \| narrate \| pick \| pile \| purl \| recite \| recount \| recounting \| relation \| report \| spin \| suture \| tell \| telling \| tinsel \| warp \| weft \| woof \| worsted Yarn In Webster's Dictionary \Yarn\, n. [OE. yarn, [yogh]arn, AS. gearn; akin to D. garen, G., OHG., Icel., Sw., & Dan. garn; of uncertain origin. Cf. {Cord}.] 1. Spun wool; woolen thread; also, thread of other material, as of cotton, flax, hemp, or silk; material spun and prepared for use in weaving, knitting, manufacturing sewing thread, or the like. 2. (Rope Making) One of the threads of which the strands of a rope are composed. 3. A story told by a sailor for the amusement of his companions; a story or tale; as, to spin a yarn. [Colloq.]

Yarn Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Yarn?

[n] a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
[n] the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events; "his narration was hesitant"
[v] tell or spin a yarn

Synonyms | Synonyms for Yarn: narration | recital | thread

Related Terms | Find terms related to Yarn:

Yarn In Webster's Dictionary

\Yarn\, n. [OE. yarn, [yogh]arn, AS. gearn; akin to D.
garen, G., OHG., Icel., Sw., & Dan. garn; of uncertain
origin. Cf. {Cord}.]
1. Spun wool; woolen thread; also, thread of other material,
   as of cotton, flax, hemp, or silk; material spun and
   prepared for use in weaving, knitting, manufacturing
   sewing thread, or the like.

2. (Rope Making) One of the threads of which the strands of a
   rope are composed.

3. A story told by a sailor for the amusement of his
   companions; a story or tale; as, to spin a yarn. [Colloq.]

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