SPUN YARN
\spˈʌn jˈɑːn], \spˈʌn jˈɑːn], \s_p_ˈʌ_n j_ˈɑː_n]\
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A line or cord formed of two, three, or more rope-yarns twisted together. The yarns are usually drawn out of the strands of old cables and knotted together. Spunyarn is used for various purposes, as serving ropes, weaving mats, etc.
By Daniel Lyons
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