Yarn | n. [ OE. yarn, &yogh_;arn, AS. gearn; akin to D. garen, G., OHG., Icel., Sw., & Dan. garn; of uncertain origin. Cf. Cord. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. Spun wool; woolen thread; also, thread of other material, as of cotton, flax, hemp, or silk; material spun and prepared for use in weaving, knitting, manufacturing sewing thread, or the like. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Rope Making) One of the threads of which the strands of a rope are composed. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A story told by a sailor for the amusement of his companions; a story or tale; as, to spin a yarn. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |