Found 3 items, similar to Yarn.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: yarn benang
English → English (WordNet) Definition: yarn yarn v : tell or spin a yarn yarn n 1: the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events; “his narration was hesitant” [syn: narration, recital] 2: a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving [syn: thread]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Yarn Yarn \Yarn\, n. [OE. yarn, [yogh]arn, AS. gearn; akin to D. garen, G., OHG., Icel., Sw., & Dan. garn; of uncertain origin. Cf. Cord.] [1913 Webster] 1. Spun wool; woolen thread; also, thread of other material, as of cotton, flax, hemp, or silk; material spun and prepared for use in weaving, knitting, manufacturing sewing thread, or the like. [1913 Webster] 2. (Rope Making) One of the threads of which the strands of a rope are composed. [1913 Webster] 3. A story told by a sailor for the amusement of his companions; a story or tale; as, to spin a yarn. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]