noun
- plural of darning; the act or process of mending a hole or tear in fabric by stitching
- plural of darning; pieces of fabric or garments that have been mended by darning
Usage: usually uncountable when referring to the activity; countable when referring to multiple items being darned
Usage: countable sense
Examples
- My grandmother spent her afternoons doing darnings on old socks and sweaters.
- The pile of darnings on the table showed how much work needed to be done.
- She learned several darning techniques to extend the life of her clothes.
- The darnings were barely visible once she finished the careful stitching.
- He brought his darnings to the tailor for professional repair.