To talk at length.
To give a sales pitch; to promote by speaking.
A game of curling.
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.
An early form of rap music.
To tell a story or stories, especially one that is lengthy or unlikely to be true.
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.