darner
ˈdɑːrnər
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Definition of darner - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sewingRareneedle used for sewing and mendingRare
  • She used a darner to fix the tear.
sewing needle
2.
insectTECH.large dragonfly from the Aeshnidae familyTECH.
  • I saw a darner by the pond.
hawker
3.
clothingRareUSperson who repairs clothes by darningRareUS
  • The darner fixed the hole in my sock.
fixer mender repairer
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Images of darner

  • darner: needle used for sewing and mending
    needle used for sewing and mending
  • darner: large dragonfly from the Aeshnidae family
    large dragonfly from the Aeshnidae family

Origin of darner

French, darner (to mend) + -er

Examples of darner in a sentence

  • The old darner was perfect for the thick fabric.
  • A darner flew gracefully over the water lilies.
  • The darner's wings shimmered in the sunlight.
  • The darner skillfully mended the torn sweater.
  • In the village, the darner was known for her expertise.

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  1. French:aiguille à repriser, aeschne, ...
  2. German:Stopfnadel, Königslibelle, ...
  3. Italian:ago da rammendo, libellula, ...
  4. Spanish:zurcido, libélula, ...
  5. Portuguese:agulha de remendar, libélula, ...
  6. Chinese:补袜针, 蜻蜓, ...
  7. Japanese:ダーナー, ヤンマ, ...
  8. Arabic:إبرة ترقيع, يَعْسُوب كَبِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחַט תְּפִירָה, שְׁפִירִית גְּדוֹלָה, ...
  10. Russian:штопальная игла, стрекоза, ...
  11. Ukrainian:штопальна голка, бабка, ...
  12. Hindi:सुई, डार्नर, ...

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