yarn synonyms

yarn

n.

  1. Spun fiber

    wool, spun wool, twist, flaxen thread, cotton fiber, rug yarn, crochet thread, knitting yarn, alpaca yarn; see also fiber 1, thread.

  2. A tale

    anecdote, sea story, adventure story, fictional account; see story.

  3. A lie

    fabrication, tall story, alibi, fish story*, cock-and-bull story*, crock*; see also lie 1.

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