What is the meaning of yarn?

noun

  • The act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events.
    • usage: "his narration was hesitant"
  • A fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving.

verb

  • Tell or spin a yarn. .
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