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Meaning of the word yarn in English

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yarn

US /jɑːrn/
UK /jɑːrn/

Verb

1.

tell a long or implausible story.

Example:
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they were yarning about local legends and superstitions

Noun

1.

spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.

Example:
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hanks of pale green yarn
Synonym:
threadcottonwoolfibrefilamentstrandplycordtwinestringline
2.

a long or rambling story, especially one that is implausible.

Example:
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he never let reality get in the way of a good yarn
Synonym:
storytaleanecdotefableparablefairy storyrigmarolesagasketchnarrativereminiscenceaccountreporthistorycock and bull storyshaggy-dog storyspiel
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