What is the meaning of the word "yarn"?
Definitions:
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A long continuous strand of fibers that is spun or stwisted together, commonly used for knitting, crocheting, weaving, or other forms of textile production.
NOUN
- She bought some soft, colorful yarn to knit a scarf.
- She bought some soft, colorful yarn to knit a scarf.
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Has a figurative use in informal speech, where it refers to a long or entertaining story, often one that is exaggerated or fictional. NOUN
- He spun a yarn about his adventures that had everyone laughing.
- He spun a yarn about his adventures that had everyone laughing.