Thesaurus results for YARN

yarn

noun

ˈyärn

as in tale

a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally Grandpa likes to tell yarns about when he was young

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as in story

a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel a ripping yarn about space travel and alien monsters

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Recent Examples on the Web Downtown shops include a cozy yarn store, a few boutiques, an antiques shop and an independent bookstore with a delightful name, Hidden Staircase. —

Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024 The Alpine Loop, made of high-strength yarns with a more secure titanium G-hook clasp, is a better option for outdoor adventuring, while the elastomer Ocean Band is suitable for high-speed water sports. —

PCMAG, 17 Sep. 2024 The mill uses the two types of yarn to weave the fabric. —

Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Playing with scale by mere millimeters, or incorporating a single rogue color into a length of yarn, can result in wildly varied yet highly personal results. —

Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for yarn

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