Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

darn

verb
/dɑrn/
Definition
To repair a hole in a piece of clothing by weaving or stitching threads together.
Examples
  • She decided to darn the hole in her favorite sweater.
  • After a long day, he spent the evening darning his socks.
  • My grandmother taught me how to darn when I was a child.
Meaning
Darning is typically used to fix socks or other garments that have worn out or become damaged.
Synonyms
  • repair
  • mend
  • fix