撚より

noun

twist; ply

Refers to the twist given to yarn, thread, or rope; also the number of strands twisted together (ply). Common in textile and craft contexts.

• この糸いとは撚よりが強つよいので、丈じょう夫ぶです。

  This thread has a tight twist, so it's strong.

• 三みつ撚よりのロープを買かった。

  I bought a three-ply rope.