Yarn definition

Yarn

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WordNet

(1) A fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving

(2) The act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

"His narration was hesitant"

(3) Tell or spin a yarn

WiktionaryText

From , from the ; which is akin to the , , and Greek ; Latin , and the Sanskrit .

A twisted strand of fiber used for knitting or weaving.
Bundles of fibers twisted together, and which in turn are twisted in bundles to form strands, which in their turn are twisted or plaited to form rope.
A story, a tale, especially one that is incredible.