yarn

A noun with two primary meanings: a story or account of events, or a continuous strand of twisted fibers used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.

ruСуществительное с двумя основными значениями: рассказ или повествование о событиях, или непрерывная нить из скрученных волокон, используемая для вязания, ткачества или шитья.esSustantivo con dos sentidos principales: una historia o narración de acontecimientos, o un hilo continuo de fibras retorcidas usado para tejer, hacer punto o coser.frNom avec deux sens principaux : un récit ou une narration d'événements, ou un fil continu de fibres torsadées utilisé pour tricoter, tisser ou coudre.deSubstantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: eine Geschichte oder Erzählung von Ereignissen, oder ein fortlaufender Faden aus gesponnenen Fasern, der zum Stricken, Weben oder Nähen verwendet wird.ptSubstantivo com dois sentidos principais: uma narrativa ou história, muitas vezes longa e imaginativa, ou um fio contínuo de fibras torcidas usado para tricô, tecelagem ou costura.zh名词，有两个主要含义：指讲述事件的故事或叙述，或指由纤维捻成的连续线，用于编织、织造或缝纫。arاسم له معنيان رئيسيان: الحكاية أو السرد القصصي للأحداث، أو الخيط المتصل المصنوع من ألياف مغزولة يُستخدم في الحياكة أو النسج أو الخياطة.

1. Spun fiber A2 formal

   A continuous strand of twisted fibers, such as cotton, wool, or nylon, used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.

   • She bought a ball of blue yarn for her knitting project.
   • The weaver used thick yarn to create a warm blanket.
   • Yarn can be made from natural or synthetic fibers.

   ruПряжаesHilo textilfrFil (textile)deGarnptFiozh纱线arخيط مغزول

   المرادفات: cordfiberstrandthreadtwine

2. Story or tale B1 informal

   A long, often exaggerated or entertaining story about personal experiences or fictional events.

   • Grandpa told us a yarn about his adventures at sea.
   • She spun a fascinating yarn about her travels in Asia.
   • The old sailor was known for his colorful yarns.

   ruБайкаesCuento, historiafrhistoire, récitdeGeschichte, ErzählungptHistóriazh故事arحكاية

   المرادفات: accountanecdotefablenarrativesagaspielstorytale

• yarns plural form
• yarns' possessive plural form
• yarn's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of telling a long, often exaggerated or entertaining story.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по рассказыванию длинной, часто преувеличенной или занимательной истории.esVerbo utilizado para referirse a la acción de contar una historia larga, a menudo exagerada o entretenida.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de raconter une longue histoire, souvent exagérée ou divertissante, de manière informelle ou bavarde.deVerb, das das Erzählen einer langen, oft ausgeschmückten oder übertriebenen Geschichte bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de contar uma história longa, frequentemente exagerada ou divertida, geralmente em conversa informal. Também pode significar conversar de forma prolongada e descontraída.zh动词，指讲述冗长、常带夸张或有趣的故事。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على سرد حكاية طويلة، غالبًا ما تكون مبالغًا فيها أو مسلية.

1. Tell a story B2 informal

   To tell a long, often exaggerated or entertaining story.

   • The old sailor would yarn for hours about his adventures at sea.
   • He was yarning about the time he met a famous actor.
   • They sat around the campfire, yarning late into the night.

   ruРассказывать историиescontar historiasfrraconter une histoiredeGeschichten erzählenptContar históriaszh讲故事arسرد القصص

   المرادفات: narraterecountrelatespintell

• yarned past participle
• yarned past simple
• yarning present participle
• yarns third person singular