yarn
Translation
yarn, thread, story, tale
Examples
She bought some blue yarn to knit a sweater.
She bought some blue yarn to knit a sweater.
He spun a long yarn about his adventures.
He spun a long yarn about his adventures.
Grammar Patterns
to spin a yarn to tell a long, often elaborate story He spun a long yarn about his adventures.
Similar Words
Synonyms (thread): thread, wool, fiber; Synonyms (story): tale, story, anecdote
Etymology
From Old English 'gearn', meaning 'spun wool'.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'to spin a yarn', which can mean both literally making thread and figuratively telling a long, winding story.