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darning needle

noun

Definition of DARNING NEEDLE

1
:  a long needle with a large eye for use in darning
2
:  dragonfly, damselfly
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First Known Use of DARNING NEEDLE

1742
DARNING NEEDLE Defined for Kids

darning needle

noun

Definition of DARNING NEEDLE for Kids

:  dragonfly

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. darning needle
  2. devil's darning needle
  3. Eve's needle
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