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darn

noun verb

Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
5
CEFR level
C1

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noun

  1. Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

    “Her stockings had several mends”

noun

  1. Something of little value

    “His promise is not worth a damn”

verb

  1. Repair by sewing

    “Darn socks”

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Example Sentences

Her stockings had several mends
His promise is not worth a damn
Not worth one red cent
Not worth shucks
Darn socks

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