plural of bay yarn

plural of rogue's yarn

(naval, historical, slang) A thread of red or blue worsted, worked into the ropes manufactured in the government dockyards, to identify them if stolen. Also a blue thread worked into canvas for the same purpose.

plural of yarn over

plural of yarn-over

Alternative form of yarnover

Alternative form of yarnover

The yarn or thread composing the strands of a rope. / A yarn of fibers, twisted up loosely and right-handedly.

(idiomatic) To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.

A fine grade of woollen yarn twisted somewhat harder and smoother than zephyr yarn.