Definition of yarn

yarn

noun

• a story or tale.

  Zilch like it - a good yarn around the camp fire.

  Last edited on Mar 25 2013. Submitted by John Kitus from Boise, ID, USA on Jan 24 2012.

verb

• Yarn - To put all of your weight into trying to tighten or loosen something. "Joe you will really need to yarn on it to get it loose."

  Last edited on Jun 28 2021. Submitted by TFED on Jun 28 2021.

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