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darning egg

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

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  • French: œuf à repriser — egg-shaped ovoid of hard material which is inserted into the toe or heel of a sock
  • Spanish: huevo de zurcir — egg-shaped ovoid of hard material which is inserted into the toe or heel of a sock