yarn

Meanings

• noun

  A long continuous length of spun fiber that may be used to weave a fabric or for various other purposes.

  - "She spent hours winding the yarn into a ball."
  - "The knitter used different colors of yarn to create a beautiful scarf."

• noun

  A narrative or tale, especially an extended one.

  - "The ancient Greek myth is a fascinating yarn."
  - "His yarn about winning the lottery was an entertaining lie."

---

Pronunciation

1. 
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75858231"
2. /jɑɹn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2854174"

---

Synonyms

story , tale

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with yarn
arn , urn , spurn , urne

---

Variants

List of all variants of yarn that leads to same result
yarn , yarns , yarned , yarner , yarners , yarning , yarn-dye , yarn-dyed , yarn-dyes , yarn-dying , spun yarn , spun yarns

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'gearn' meaning 'thread, yarn'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Yarn comes in various types, including wool, cotton, silk, and synthetic fibers.

2. The longest continuous length of yarn ever created was over 12 miles long.

3. Knitting with yarn dates back to the Stone Age.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. thread: A thin, continuous length of material, often used for sewing or weaving.

2. fabric: A material made through weaving, knitting, or crocheting.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, yarn is often used metaphorically to refer to a story or narrative. In art, yarn has been used to create intricate sculptures and installations. In music, there is a genre of music called 'yarn bombing' where yarn is used to cover public objects as a form of street art.

How to Memorize "yarn"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, continuous length of thread being twisted and spun into yarn.
   - Visualize a knitter winding a ball of yarn.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yarn' with the image of a ball of thread.
   - Think of a knitting needle and a ball of yarn.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember Yarn Always Nets Artistic Novelties

---

Memorize "yarn" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize yarn is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.