Plot and Yarn

Plot

Plot noun - A secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends.

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Yarn and plot are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Yarn" instead a noun "Plot".

Nearby Words: plotted, plotting, plotless

Yarn noun - A fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving.

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Plot and yarn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Plot" instead a noun "Yarn".

Nearby Word: yarning

good	good plot	good yarn
long	long plot	long yarn
engaging	engaging plot	engaging yarn
usual	usual plot	usual yarn
Other adjectives: original, simple, great, little, straightforward, ridiculous.

Possibly as a way to distinguish itself from the other two books, Verne's yarn adds a mystery sub-plot.

Source: Literature / The Mysterious Island
The subsequent plot is a good showcase for examining the fiber of the accidental hero's character and to spin a little yarn about how people ''need'' heroes.

Source: Accidental Hero
Kudzu Plot - Kabuto has more loose ends than a kitten-infested yarn ball factory.

Source: Series / Kamen Rider Kabuto

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