darning needlenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈdɑː.nɪŋ ˌniː.dəl/us/ˈdɑːr.nɪŋ ˌniː.dəl/a special large needle used for darning, or for sewing thick cloth
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Knitting & sewing
- appliqué
- backing
- baste
- bind
- bobbin
- bodkin
- cable stitch
- hem
- knit
- knitter
- knitting
- knitting needle
- needle
- sew sth up
- sewing
- sewing machine
- shorten
- skein
- spinner
- tack
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Examples from literature
- Sew the lid or circle which has been cut out of the top with a darning needle and heavy string.
- Sew the opening with a darning needle and a stout string or fasten with toothpicks.
- Sew the opening with a stout darning needle and string.
- The needles were about the size of ordinary darning needles, and answered the purpose very well.
- The very last thread is sometimes put in with a darning needle.