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yarns

yarns is the plural of yarn.

yarns is the third-person singular simple present indicative of yarn.

Meaning of yarn

Noun

yarn (countable and uncountable, plural yarns)

  1. (uncountable) A twisted strand of fibre used for knitting or weaving.
  2. Bundles of fibres twisted together, and which in turn are twisted in bundles to form strands, which in their turn are twisted or plaited to form rope.
  3. (countable) A story, a tale, especially one that is incredible.
    • spin a yarn
    Synonyms:
    story, tale

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Phrases with yarns

Questions about yarns

What is yarns the plural of?
Yarns is the plural of yarn.

Words near yarns in the dictionary

  1. yarnmakers
  2. yarnover
  3. yarnovered
  4. yarnovering
  5. yarnovers
  6. yarns
  7. yarns dust
  8. yarns on
  9. yarnspinner
  10. yarnspinners
  11. yarnspinning

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