simple past tense and past participle of darn

(degree) Damned, extremely.

(euphemistic) A minced oath for damned, used to express contempt, exasperation, consternation, etc. towards someone or something.

(chiefly US, informal, minced oath) An expression used to show displeasure. A less emphatic, less profane version of damnit.

A mushroom-shaped device to darn a sock on. The sock can be stretched over the top of the (curved) mushroom, and gathered tightly around the stalk.

plural of darning egg

An egg-shaped ovoid of stone, porcelain, wood, or similar hard material, which is inserted into the toe or heel of a sock to hold it in the proper shape and provide a firm foundation for repairs.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: A needle used for darning. / A damselfly, or a dragonfly that resembles one.

plural of darning mushroom

plural of darning last