Darning (Noun)
Meaning
The act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She spent the evening doing some darning on her favorite sweater to repair the worn-out elbow.
- The old woman was skilled in the art of darning and could fix a torn sock in no time.
- Darning was a common practice in the past when people couldn't afford to buy new clothes frequently.
- The darning on the knee of his jeans was starting to unravel, and he needed to fix it again.
- Her grandmother taught her the technique of darning, which she still uses to this day to mend her clothes.