yarn

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} A [[twist]]ed [[strand]] of [[fibre]] used for [[knit]]ting or [[weaving]].
2. {{lb|en|nautical}} [[bundle|Bundles]] of fibres twisted together, and which in turn are twisted in bundles to form [[strand]]s, which in their turn are twisted or [[plait]]ed to form [[rope]].
3. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[story]], a [[tale]], especially one that is [[incredible]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To tell a story or stories, especially one that is lengthy or unlikely to be true.

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