n.

1. 纱，纱线，毛线[U]
   The woman knits stockings from yarn.

   那妇人用纱线织袜子。

2. 【口】冒险故事；奇谈[C]
   He spun a yarn about his friendship with the royal family.

   他胡诌了一通所谓他与王室之间友情的故事。

vi.

1. 【口】讲故事；长谈[（+about）]
   The old mariner liked to yarn about his sea adventures.

   老水手喜欢讲他的海上奇遇。

n.

1. spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.
2. informal a long or rambling story, especially one that is implausible.
   ▸Austral./NZ a chat.

v.