Estambre (en. Yarn)

/esˈtam.bɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Strand of wool or thread used for sewing or knitting.
She used yarn for her knitting project.
Gumamit siya ng estambre para sa kanyang knitting project.
Type of thread used in art or handicraft projects.
Her embroidery looked beautiful using different colors of yarn.
Maganda ang pagkaka-embroidery niya gamit ang iba't ibang kulay ng estambre.
Yarn as a material of sturdy thread used in various crafts.
Many different types of yarn can be bought at the store.
Maraming iba't ibang klase ng estambre ang mabibili sa tindahan.

Etymology

Spanish word 'estambre' meaning thread or yarn.

Common Phrases and Expressions

continue knitting
Continuing to make things using yarn.
magpatuloy sa pagniniting

Related Words

knitting
A process of creating clothing or items from yarn.
niniting
crochet
A type of art that uses a hook and yarn to create items.
crochet

Slang Meanings

pitiful, in a difficult situation
He looks like an estambre right now, with nothing to eat at home.
Para siyang estambre ngayon, walang makain sa bahay.
a tool used as a pen holder
I'll just deliver your estambre so we can meet next week.
Ihahatid ko na lang ang estambre mo para kitaan sa susunod na linggo.