hank

skein

Coiled length of thread

• loopCurve closing on itself
• coilWound circular arrangement
• twistRotating motion or surprise

wound · bundle · spiral · whorl · curl · gyre · convolution · wind · yarn · thread

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

• woolSheared animal fiber
• cottonPlant fiber for textiles
• silkFine woven insect fiber

linen · fiber · skein · spinning · weaving · knitting · crochet · stitching · needlework · spool

length

Measure of extent

• unitIndividual part or measure
• yarnTwisted strand for crafts
• threadFiber for stitching

standardized · quantity · bundle · count · gauge · measurement

lock

Mechanism requiring a key

• tressLock of hair
• strandThin fiber piece
• curlSpiral or loop form

tuft · wisp · forelock · mane · ringlet · switch · fall · piece · extension

cordage

Ropes and twines collectively

• lineContinuous mark or queue
• riggingRopes controlling ship sails
• mooringVessel's secured resting place

nautical · maritime · sailor · belaying · splicing · knot · tether · towline · sailing · seafaring

• craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
• textile craftssewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery
• yarnskein, wool yarn, cotton yarn, ball, acrylic yarn
• embroidery threadcotton floss, silk thread, pearl cotton, metallic thread, linen thread
• sailing riggingmast, boom, sail, shroud, shrouds
• woolcraftwool fiber, wool yarn, raw wool, fleece, wool wash