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Definition of darning

darning

/ˈdɑːr.nɪŋ/
darn · ing
Plural:darnings
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• noun

1

The act or process of mending a hole or worn area in knitted or woven fabric by interweaving yarn or thread with a needle.

Example

"My grandmother taught me the traditional art of darning so I could repair my own wool socks."

2

Articles of clothing or fabric that need to be mended or are in the process of being mended by stitching.

Example

"She set a basket of darning beside her armchair to work on during the evening."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'darn', which entered English around 1600, likely from Middle French 'darner' (to mend), ultimately of Germanic origin and related to Old English 'dierne' (hidden or secret), originally referring to concealing a hole in cloth.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Darning. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/darning
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