in a/the yarn

Frequency: 5.02.8 per million words

Refers to something being inside or part of the thread.

yarnPREPOSITION + NOUN

Categories:

in

Examples (10)

  • There's a knot in the yarn.
  • You can see tiny flecks of blue in the yarn.
  • These irregularities in the yarn give the fabric a rustic look.
  • If there are too many breaks in the yarn, the weaving process will be interrupted.
  • Small bits of vegetable matter were trapped in the yarn during spinning.
  • A weak spot in the yarn caused the fabric to tear easily.
  • Each twist in the yarn helps to prevent it from fraying.
  • The subtle gradients of color in the yarn create a shaded effect in the knitting.
  • The inspector looked for any visible defects in the yarn.
  • There shouldn't be any rough patches in the yarn used for lace-making.