yarn 
/ˈjɑɚn/ noun
plural yarns /ˈjɑɚn/ noun 1 : a long, thin piece of cotton, wool, etc., that is thicker than thread and that is used for knitting and weaving [noncount] ▪ skeins of yarn ▪ The sheep's wool will be spun into yarn. [count] ▪ colorful yarns — see picture at sewing 2 [count] : an exciting or interesting story ; especially : a story that is so surprising or unusual that it is difficult to believe
▪ yarns about ghosts and goblins ▪ a storyteller who spins yarns that will keep any audience riveted
▪ yarns about ghosts and goblins ▪ a storyteller who spins yarns that will keep any audience riveted
