yarn : Idioms & Phrases


bay yarn

Bay" yarn`
Definitions
  1. Woolen yarn. Prov. Eng. Wright.
Webster 1913

Rogue's yarn

  • yarn of a different twist and color from the rest, inserted into the cordage of the British navy, to identify it if stolen, or for the purpose of tracing the maker in case of defect. Different makers are required to use yarns of different colors.
Webster 1913

rope yarn

  • noun the strands out of which ropes are made
WordNet

rope-yarn

Rope"-yarn` noun
Definitions
  1. the yarn or thread of any stuff of which the strands of a rope are made.
Webster 1913

Spun yarn

  • noun (nautical) small stuff consisting of a lightweight rope made of several rope yarns loosely wound together
WordNet
  • (Naut.), a line formed of two or more rope-yarns loosely twisted.
Webster 1913

To spin a yarn

  • (Naut.), to tell a story, esp. a long or fabulous tale.
Webster 1913

To spin street yarn

  • to gad about gossiping. Collog.
Webster 1913

worsted yarn

  • noun a tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool
    worsted.
WordNet

yarn-dye

  • verb dye (fabric) before it is spun
    impress.
WordNet

yarn-spinning

  • adjective satellite inclined to tell long and involved stories (often of incredible happenings)
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Zephyr yarn, ∨ worsted

  • a fine, soft kind of yarn or worsted, used for knitting and embroidery.
Webster 1913