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Meaning of darning egg | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Français œuf à repriser

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

darning last darning mushroom darning needle darning wool Darnley Darns

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