Thread (4)
'thread' is the definition.
(I know that thread can be written as yarn)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for yarn that I've seen before include "Sort of tale" , "Rambling story" , "that'll keep you in stitches?" , "Rambling tale" , "Anecdote" .)
(Other definitions for reeve that I've seen before include "old-fashioned official" , "Historical magistrate" , "Former shire official" , "Pass the end of a rope through the bailiff" , "High official" .)
'thread' is the definition.
(I know that lisle is a type of cotton)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for lisle that I've seen before include "Maker of hose" , "Type of cotton yarn" , "Strong twisted cotton thread for the strange Ellis" , "(Fabric woven with) a fine cotton thread" , "Fine smooth cotton thread for stockings" .)
(Other definitions for twine that I've seen before include "Coil" , "Tough string" , "can get into knots" , "Interweave" , "Twisted cord" .)