yarn

• Substantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: eine Geschichte oder Erzählung von Ereignissen, oder ein fortlaufender Faden aus gesponnenen Fasern, der zum Stricken, Weben oder Nähen verwendet wird.

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.

1. Spun fiberA2formal

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

   Garn

   • 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.

   Synonymecordfiberstrandthreadtwine

2. Story or taleB1informal

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

   Geschichte, Erzählung

   • 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.

   Synonymeaccountanecdotefablenarrativesagaspielstorytale

• Verb, das das Erzählen einer langen, oft ausgeschmückten oder übertriebenen Geschichte bezeichnet.

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

1. Tell a storyB2informal

   To tell a long, often exaggerated or entertaining story.

   Geschichten erzählen

   • 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.

   Synonymenarraterecountrelatespintell