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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

skein

/skɛɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does skein mean?

noun

A length of thread, yarn, or cord; a twist of something, such as a rope or a snake's body. A skein of geese is a group of geese flying together.

Example

"The skein of yarn was unwound and knitted into a warm scarf."

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