yarn

¹yarn

noun \ˈyärn\

Definition of YARN

1

a : 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 (as metal, glass, or plastic)

2

: a narrative of adventures; especially : a tall tale <a roaring good yarn>

Examples of YARN

1. The sheep's wool will be spun into yarn.
2. yarns about ghosts and goblins
3. a storyteller who spins yarns that will keep any audience riveted

Origin of YARN

Middle English, from Old English gearn; akin to Old High German garn yarn, Greek chordē string, Latin hernia rupture, Sanskrit hira band

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to YARN

Synonyms: anecdote, tale, story

Related Words: episode, event, happening, incident, occurrence; recital, recitation

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Other Textiles Terms

batt, bias, brocade, duck, flock, lawn, toile

Rhymes with YARN

Arne, barn, darn, Marne, tarn