Skein is a length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled or twisted into a long, narrow bundle. In specialized usage, it can also refer to a twisted group or weave of hair, or to a tangled, sinuous body of something (as in a skein of geese’s flight). The term is primarily used in textile contexts, though it appears in literary descriptions for a coil or tangle. 2-4 sentences fixed for clarity: Skein denotes a length of yarn prepared for dyeing or working, usually wound into a loose loop. It can also describe a complex tangle or a flock’s synchronized motion in a figurative sense.
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