Pronunciation: /skeɪn/
noun a length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled and knotted
A1 I bought a skein of yarn to knit a scarf.
A2 The cat played with a skein of tangled thread.
B1 The fisherman carefully untangled the skein of fishing line.
B2 She used a skein of wool to create a beautiful tapestry.
C1 The artist carefully arranged the colorful skeins of thread for her embroidery project.
C2 The intricate design of the tapestry was created using a variety of skeins of different colored yarn.
verb not applicable
A1 I skein my yarn before starting a new knitting project.
A2 She skeins the thread carefully to avoid tangles.
B1 The farmer skeins the wool to prepare it for spinning into yarn.
B2 The textile artist skeins the silk to create a beautiful tapestry.
C1 The expert weaver skeins the fibers with precision and skill.
C2 The master dyer skeins the fabric to achieve stunning color gradients.
adjective not applicable
A1 The knitter bought a skein of blue yarn.
A2 She carefully untangled the skein of thread before sewing.
B1 The artist used a skein of colorful threads to create a unique design.
B2 The shop sells skein sets for different knitting projects.
C1 The intricate skein of silk was imported from overseas.
C2 Her skein of wool was hand-spun and dyed for a special project.
adverb not applicable
A1 She untangled the skein of yarn.
A2 The cat chased after the skein of wool.
B1 The knitter carefully wound the skein into a ball.
B2 The artist used a skein of thread to create a beautiful embroidery design.
C1 The detective followed the skein of clues to solve the mystery.
C2 The historian unraveled a complex skein of events to reveal the true story.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I have a skein of yarn.
A2 She bought a skein of thread for her sewing project.
B1 The knitter used a skein of wool to make a scarf.
B2 He carefully untangled the skein of fishing line.
C1 The artist used a skein of colorful embroidery floss for the design.
C2 The shop offers a variety of skeins for different crafting projects.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cat played with a skein of yarn.
A2 She knitted a scarf using a skein of colorful wool.
B1 The farmer wound the skein of rope around the post.
B2 The artist carefully arranged the skein of thread for her embroidery project.
C1 The weaver expertly untangled the skein of silk before starting the loom.
C2 The master seamstress used a skein of fine linen to create a delicate lace gown.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I wanted to knit a scarf, so I bought a skein of yarn.
A2 She untangled the skein of thread before starting to sew.
B1 The cat played with a skein of yarn, making a mess in the living room.
B2 The artist used a skein of colorful wool to create a unique tapestry.
C1 The intricate skein of lies unraveled during the investigation.
C2 The detective carefully followed the skein of clues to solve the mystery.
interjection not applicable
A1 Skein! That yarn is so colorful.
A2 Skein! Be careful not to tangle the threads.
B1 Skein! I can't believe how soft this wool is.
B2 Skein! Let's knit this beautiful yarn into a scarf.
C1 Skein! The intricate patterns in this lace are amazing.
C2 Skein! This hand-dyed skein of silk is absolutely stunning.
article not applicable
A1 I bought a skein of yarn to knit a scarf.
A2 She found a tangled skein of thread in her sewing box.
B1 The fisherman carefully untangled the skein of fishing line caught in his net.
B2 The artist used a skein of colorful wool to create a beautiful tapestry.
C1 The intricate design of the rug was made using a skein of silk thread.
C2 The weaver carefully selected each skein of yarn to ensure the perfect color gradient in the fabric.
formal The knitter carefully wound the skein of yarn into a neat ball.
informal I found a tangled skein of thread in my sewing box.
slang I can't believe how expensive that skein of wool is!
figurative The detective unraveled the skein of lies to reveal the truth.
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