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darning

ˈdɑːnɪŋ

noun

cerowanie

t͡sɛrɔˈvaɲɛ· rzeczownik
Definition

The act or process of repairing a hole in fabric by weaving thread across it.

Examples
My grandmother was skilled in darning socks.
Moja babcia była biegła w cerowaniu skarpet.
Darning is a traditional way to extend the life of clothes.
Cerowanie to tradycyjny sposób na przedłużenie życia ubrań.
Synonyms
mendingpatchingrepairing
Collocations
darning needledarning woolinvisible darning

adjective

do cerowania

dɔ t͡sɛrɔˈvaɲa· przymiotnik
Also
cerowniczy(m)
Definition

Used for or related to the act of darning.

Examples
She bought a special darning needle.
Kupiła specjalną igłę do cerowania.
The darning thread was a perfect match for the sock.
Nić cerownicza idealnie pasowała do skarpety.
Synonyms
mending
Collocations
darning needledarning mushroomdarning egg
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