The gold braid worn on the cap of an officer in the armed forces etc.
A dish made by beating and cooking eggs, sometimes mixed with milk.
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.
A story, a tale, especially one that is incredible.
To tell a story or stories, especially one that is lengthy or unlikely to be true.