spun yarn

/spən jɑrn/
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Other forms: spun yarns

Definitions of spun yarn
  1. noun
    (nautical) small stuff consisting of a lightweight rope made of several rope yarns loosely wound together
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    type of:
    small stuff
    any light rope used on shipboard
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