How Do You Spell DARNING?

Pronunciation: [dˈɑːnɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "darning" is spelled with a silent "n." Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈdɑːrnɪŋ/. The "d" is pronounced with a voiced dental fricative, while the "a" is pronounced with an open front unrounded vowel. The "rn" is pronounced as a nasal alveolar approximant followed by an unstressed syllabic "n." Finally, the "i" and "ng" are pronounced with a close front unrounded vowel and an alveolar nasal, respectively. Despite the silent "n," the word is easy to spell once you learn its unique pronunciation.

DARNING Meaning and Definition

1. Darning refers to the process of repairing a hole or a tear in fabric, typically on knitted or woven garments, using a needle and thread. It is a technique that involves weaving the thread across the damaged area to create a strong and nearly invisible mend.

   When a fabric is damaged, such as a sock with a hole or a sweater with a tear, darning allows for the restoration of the fabric's integrity and usability. The process begins by carefully aligning the fibers of the damaged area and securing them with pins. A needle with a matching thread is then utilized to weave over and under the fibers surrounding the hole, creating a new fabric bridge. The weft and warp threads are interlaced, replicating the original fabric structure as closely as possible. The mend is repeated until the hole is entirely closed, and the woven thread becomes indistinguishable from the surrounding fabric.

   Darning is a versatile technique that can be applied to a variety of fabrics and materials, including cotton, wool, silk, and other natural and synthetic fibers. Its main purpose is to prolong the life of the garment by mending imperfections and preventing further damage. With its ability to create sturdy repairs, darning is an eco-friendly alternative to discarding garments that might otherwise be deemed unwearable.

Top Common Misspellings for DARNING *

• durning 75%
• draning 25%

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Etymology of DARNING

The word "darning" comes from the Old French term "darnet", which means "to mend" or "to patch". This word, in turn, is derived from the Latin word "darnum", meaning "patch" or "piece of cloth". The English word "darning" was derived from the verb "darn", which means to mend or repair a hole or tear in fabric using a needle and thread.

Idioms with the word DARNING

• darning needle The expression "darning needle" does not have an idiomatic meaning in the English language. However, a darning needle is a long, thin needle with a large eye used for mending holes in fabric.

Similar spelling words for DARNING

• dawning,
• learning,
• Adorning,
• dating,
• dairyman,
• awning,
• darwinian,
• Donning,
• waning,
• warning,
• dancing,
• droning,
• daring,
• darling,
• downing,
• darting,
• During,
• Earning,
• darkening,
• turning,
• tuning,
• dining,
• draining,
• Dazing,
• tanning.

Plural form of DARNING is DARNINGS

Conjugate verb Darning

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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