spun yarn
Rope maker's thread
Spun yarn is yarn made by twisting fibers together—wool, cotton, or synthetic—to create a continuous thread for knitting or weaving.
In nautical use, spun yarn is a coarse cord made from old rope fibers, used for seizing and serving lines aboard ships: He wrapped the splice with spun yarn.
- threadFiber for stitching
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- woolSheared animal fiber
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- plyOne thickness
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