noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The winding of thread on a rotating reel in a reciprocating manner so as to form a skein of uniform thickness. uncountable, usually

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of skein form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

animal fiberartificial fiberbevycapillamentcharmcilium

Etymology

From skein + -ing.

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