Darn (Verb)
Meaning
Repair by sewing; "darn socks".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She sat quietly darning socks for hours to repair the worn-out heels.
- Her grandmother used to darn clothes for the entire family before throwing anything away.
- After noticing the holes in his socks, he decided it was time to darn them himself.
- Darning the torn seam on her favorite jeans was a delicate process that required patience.
- The old sewing machine was perfect for darning the damaged parts of her winter sweater.