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darn

verb · adjective · noun

Simple meaning

To repair by stitching with thread or yarn, particularly by using a needle to construct a weave across a damaged area of fabric.

Pronunciation

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dahrn
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdɑɹn

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Definition

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verb

  1. transitivesewing

    To repair by stitching with thread or yarn, particularly by using a needle to construct a weave across a damaged area of fabric.

  2. transitiveeuphemistic

    Damn.

adjective

  1. euphemistic

    Damn.

noun

  1. A place mended by darning.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • darning needlenounCompound term

    A long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread.

  • devil's darning needlenounCompound term

    Common climber of eastern North America that sprawls over other plants and bears numerous panicles of small creamy white flowers.

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