spun yarn
noun
1
: a textile yarn spun from staple-length fiber
2
: a small rope or stuff formed of two or more rope yarns loosely twisted and used for seizings especially on board ship
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For this shirt, the brand turned to the renowned cotton mills of Japan, using slow-spun yarn for a soft feel.
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Men's Health, 13 Feb. 2023
Like the king who couldn’t kill the Persian princess before hearing the conclusion of her well-spun yarn, the master filmmaker treads on ever-relevant topics to intrigue.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2021
Nike issued a statement saying its suppliers do not use textiles or spun yarn from the region.
—Eva Dou, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2020
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Men's Health, 13 Feb. 2023
Like the king who couldn’t kill the Persian princess before hearing the conclusion of her well-spun yarn, the master filmmaker treads on ever-relevant topics to intrigue.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2021
Nike issued a statement saying its suppliers do not use textiles or spun yarn from the region.
—Eva Dou, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2020
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“Spun yarn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spun%20yarn. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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