yarn : Idioms & Phrases
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bay yarn
Bay" yarn`
Definitions
Woolen yarn. Prov. Eng. Wright.
Webster 1913
Rogue's yarn
- yarn of a different twist and color from the rest, inserted into the cordage of the British navy, to identify it if stolen, or for the purpose of tracing the maker in case of defect. Different makers are required to use yarns of different colors.
Webster 1913
rope yarn
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noun the strands out of which ropes are made
WordNet
rope-yarn
Rope"-yarn` noun
Definitions
the yarn or thread of any stuff of which the strands of a rope are made.
Webster 1913
Spun yarn
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noun (nautical) small stuff consisting of a lightweight rope made of several rope yarns loosely wound together
WordNet
(Naut.) , a line formed of two or more rope-yarns loosely twisted.
Webster 1913
To spin a yarn
(Naut.) , to tell a story, esp. a long or fabulous tale.
Webster 1913
To spin street yarn
- to gad about gossiping. Collog.
Webster 1913
worsted yarn
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noun a tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool
worsted.
WordNet
yarn-dye
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verb dye (fabric) before it is spun
impress.
WordNet
yarn-spinning
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adjective satellite inclined to tell long and involved stories (often of incredible happenings)
WordNet
Zephyr yarn , ∨ worsted
- a fine, soft kind of yarn or worsted, used for knitting and embroidery.