1
a
: a continuous often plied strand composed of either natural or man-made fibers or filaments and used in weaving and knitting to form cloth
b
: a similar strand of another material (such as metal, glass, or plastic)
2
[from the idiom spin a yarn "to tell a tale"]
: a narrative of adventures
especially
: a tall tale
a roaring good yarn
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Noun
The sheep's wool will be spun into yarn.
yarns about ghosts and goblins
a storyteller who spins yarns that will keep any audience riveted
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
Coordinating among the various steps, including fiber producers, yarn producers, weavers and spinners, and garment suppliers, will be key to keeping the price accessible.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Phoebe McIlwraith, refinery29.com, 30 May 2024
Notably, the company has complete control of its entire production supply chain from the fleece to yarn to ensure and certify the quality and craftsmanship of its fabrics.
—WWD, 9 July 2024
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Noun
Its yarn manufacturer EcoSpin in Guatemala is slated to start production in the fourth quarter of next year.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
Coordinating among the various steps, including fiber producers, yarn producers, weavers and spinners, and garment suppliers, will be key to keeping the price accessible.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
Reconciliation Week often inspired little more than sarcastic quips, side-eyes and giggles while yarning in our cramped family living room, the waiting areas of our local Aboriginal Medical Service and the common areas at University Indigenous institutes.
—Phoebe McIlwraith, refinery29.com, 30 May 2024
Notably, the company has complete control of its entire production supply chain from the fleece to yarn to ensure and certify the quality and craftsmanship of its fabrics.
—WWD, 9 July 2024
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“Yarn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yarn. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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yarn
1 of 2 noun1
a
: a natural or manufactured fiber (as cotton, wool, or rayon) formed as a continuous strand for use in knitting or weaving
b
: a similar strand of another material (as metal, glass, or plastic)
2
: an interesting or exciting story
yarn
2 of 2 verb
: to tell a yarn
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