A short novel or long short story.
Synonym of novel (“new legal constitution in Ancient Rome”)
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.