yarn

1. n. 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. Source: opted

2. n. One of the threads of which the strands of a rope are composed. Source: opted

3. n. A story told by a sailor for the amusement of his companions; a story or tale; as, to spin a yarn. Source: opted

4. n. the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events Source: wordnet

5. n. a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving Source: wordnet

6. v. tell or spin a yarn Source: wordnet

7. 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.] Source: webster

8. One of the threads of which the strands of a rope are composed. Source: adambom

9. n:100 v. tell or spin a yarn Source: ecdict

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