ply yarn

noun

: yarn made by twisting together two or more strands that are often different in fiber and color

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“Ply yarn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ply%20yarn. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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