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 ]

    yarn (v.)

  1. tell or spin a yarn

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