darning egg

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Synonyms: darning eggs

Antonyms: darning eggs

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Noun

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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