darning egg en · NOUN
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| darning eggs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
es huevo de zurcir (egg-shaped ovoid of hard material which is inserted into the toe or heel of a sock) · fr œuf à repriser (egg-shaped ovoid of hard material which is inserted into the toe or heel of a sock)