1. Thin strand of fibers twisted together, used for knitting, weaving, or sewing
She bought several balls of yarn to knit a sweater.
Ela comprou várias meadas de fio para tricotar um suéter.
2. A long, often exaggerated or fictional story
The old sailor told us a yarn about his adventures at sea.
O velho marinheiro nos contou uma história sobre suas aventuras no mar.