mend
mend /ˈmɛnd/
noun
-
The act of putting something in working order again
(
fix
, fixture
, mend
, fixing
, mending
, repair
, reparation
)
the act of putting something in working order again
The mechanic repaired the car's engine in record time.
The mechanic repaired the car's engine in record time.
-
Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
(
darn
, mend
, patch
)
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
Her stockings had several mends
her stockings had several mends
verb
-
()
Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
(
bushel
[American] , doctor
[Informal] , furbish up
, fix
, mend
, repair
, restore
, touch on
)
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
She repaired her TV set
She repaired her TV set
Repair my shoes please
Repair my shoes please
-
()
Heal or recover
(
mend
, heal
)
heal or recover
My broken leg is mending
My broken leg is mending