Definition of "yarn" []

• A continuous strand of twisted threads of natural or synthetic material, such as wool or nylon, used in weaving or knitting. (noun)
• Informal A long, often elaborate narrative of real or fictitious adventures; an entertaining tale. (noun)
• Informal To tell an entertaining tale or series of tales. (verb-intransitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "I think the yarn is a lovely shade that should look good on you."
• "I don't love pink at all, but even I have to say that this yarn is a very pretty shade of pink."
• "This yarn is a little harsher than some other sock yarns too, but I liked the colors."