yarn
noun
\ ˈyärn
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Definition of yarn
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a continuous often plied strand composed of either natural or man-made fibers or filaments and used in weaving and knitting to form cloth
b
: a similar strand of another material (such as metal, glass, or plastic)
2
[ from the idiom spin a yarn "to tell a tale" ]
: a narrative of adventures
especially
: a tall tale
a roaring good yarn