Description
A generic term for a continuous strand or thread spun from natural or synthetic fibers and used for knitting or weaving. Yarn is prepared by spinning or twisting loose rovings or filaments of fibers such as cotton, flax, or wool, into a single strand. It can also be made from narrow strips or single strands of glass, metal, plastic, or paper. Heavy yarn can be prepared by twisting multiple single plies together, i.e. a two-ply yarn is made from two singles.
Synonyms and Related Terms
fil (Fr.); Garn (Deut.); garen (Ned.); tråd (Sven.)
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Last updated on: 10/16/2007 10:58:08 AM
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