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darning

American  
[dahr-ning] / ˈdɑr nɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that darns.

  2. the result produced.

  3. articles darned or to be darned.


Etymology

Origin of darning

First recorded in 1605–15; darn 2 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Darning his socks in the night when there's nobody there .

From Time Magazine Archive

"Good heavens, how it crushes one!" said the Darning Needle.

From The Junior Classics — Volume 1 by Patten, William

Darning might be described as consecutive lines of running.

From Art in Needlework A Book about Embroidery by Buckle, Mary

Darning cotton White dolls'-towels, with red or blue stripes, are made of darning cotton.

From Hand-Loom Weaving A Manual for School and Home by Todd, Mattie Phipps

"Only look how they sail!" said the Darning Needle.

From The Junior Classics — Volume 1 by Patten, William

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