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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
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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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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