Pronunciation: /ˈmɛndɪŋ/
noun the action of repairing something
A1 My grandmother enjoys mending clothes.
A2 She learned the art of mending from her mother.
B1 Mending a broken heart takes time and patience.
B2 The mending of relationships requires open communication.
C1 The mending of the economy will require bold policy decisions.
C2 His expertise in mending complex systems is unparalleled in the industry.
verb to repair or fix something
A1 She is mending her torn dress.
A2 He enjoys mending broken toys for children.
B1 The tailor is mending the seams of the jacket.
B2 After the accident, the mechanic spent hours mending the car.
C1 The skilled artisan is mending intricate lace patterns with precision.
C2 The expert surgeon is mending delicate nerves in the patient's hand.
formal The tailor is skilled in mending delicate fabrics.
informal I'll be mending my favorite jeans this weekend.
slang I'm mending fences with my old friend after our argument.
figurative Time is mending the wounds of the past.
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