yarn

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: yân, IPA ^(key): /jɑːn/
• (US) enPR: yârn, IPA ^(key): /jɑrn/

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Noun

Singular yarn

Plural yarns

A basket of yarn (twisted fiber)

1. (uncountable) Yarn is a spun thread that is used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.
2. (countable) A yarn is a story or tale that is incredible.

Verb

Plain form yarn

Third-person singular yarns

Past tense yarned

Past participle yarned

Present participle yarning

1. If someone is yarning, they are telling a story.