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Meaning of the word darn in English

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darn

US /dɑːrn/
UK /dɑːn/

Verb

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

Example:
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I don't expect you to darn my socks
Synonym:
mend repair reinforce sew up stitch cobble botch patch vamp clout

Adjective

Noun

a place in a garment that has been darned.

Example:
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a sweater with darns in the elbows
Synonym:
patch repair reinforcement stitch mend
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