darning - Definition and Meaning

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(verb)

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mend (a hole in knitted material) by interweaving yarn with a needle

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I don't expect you to darn my socks

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(noun)

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the skill or activity of mending a hole in knitted material by interweaving yarn

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long hours of tedious darning

thin darning wool

(verb)

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used in various expressions for emphasis or to express anger or frustration

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darn it all, Poppa!