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darn

1 of 3verb
/dɑrn/
Forms:darns,darning,darned,darned
1

to mend a hole or worn area in fabric by sewing

transitive
  • She learned to darn socks from her grandmother.
  • He sat by the fire, quietly darning his torn sweater.
  • You can darn that tear with matching thread.
  • She spent the afternoon darning clothes for her family.
  • I had to darn the hole in my jeans before wearing them again.