English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Yarn

Yarn (n.)

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.

Yarn (n.)

One of the threads of which the strands of a rope are composed.

Yarn (n.)

A story told by a sailor for the amusement of his companions; a story or tale; as, to spin a yarn.