Wordiyoyarn
🇬🇧 UK/jɑ:n/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A twisted strand of fibre used for knitting or weaving; a long, often far-fetched story or tale
纱线；（尤指离奇的）故事，奇谈
v.
To tell a long or unlikely story
讲故事，讲奇谈
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishyarnother
=yarn
Common Collocations
- 1.ball of yarn毛球
- 2.knitting yarn编织纱线
- 3.spin a yarn讲故事
Example Sentences
- 1.
She wound colorful yarn around the knitting needles to create a soft sweater.
- 2.
The sailor spun a yarn about his adventures on the high seas that captivated the audience.