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spun yarn

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spun yarn

–noun
1. yarn produced by spinning fibers into a continuous strand.
2. Nautical. cord formed of rope yarns loosely twisted together, for serving ropes, bending sails, etc.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME
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spun yarn  
n.  A lightweight line made of several rope yarns loosely wound together, used for seizings onboard ship.
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