A short novel.
A short piece of lyrical music, especially one for the piano.
A story, a tale, especially one that is incredible.
A twisted strand of fiber used for knitting or weaving.
Bundles of fibers twisted together, and which in turn are twisted in bundles to form strands, which in their turn are twisted or plaited to form rope.
To tell a story or stories, especially one that is lengthy or unlikely to be true.