darn
Translation
to darn, to mend
Examples
I need to darn these old woolly socks.
I need to darn these old woolly socks.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to mend a hole in (sth.) I need to darn these old woolly socks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mend, repair, patch
Etymology
From Old English 'dyrnan', meaning 'to hide'. The idea is to 'hide' the hole by mending it.
Memory Tips
Also a mild curse word, a softer version of 'damn'. 'Darn it! I'm late.'