Looking for the meaning of the word SKEIN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SKEIN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Skein
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: shortening of Old French escaigne, of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
skeɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled and knotted.
Short Definition:length of thread or yarn
Definition:
a flock of wild geese or swans in flight, typically in a V-shaped formation.
Short Definition:flock of wild geese or swans in flight
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