Meaning of the word mending in English

What does mending mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mending

US /ˈmen.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈmen.dɪŋ/

Noun

the act of repairing something, especially clothes or other fabric items

Example:
She spent the evening doing some mending.
There's a pile of mending that needs to be done.

Adjective

in the process of recovering or improving, especially from an illness or injury

Example:
He's been mending well after his surgery.
The economy is slowly mending.