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- knitting (n.) "knitted work," 1848, from prp. of KNIT (Cf. knit) (v.). Knitting-needle is from 1590s.
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Knitting — Knit ting, n. 1. The work of a knitter; the network formed by knitting; knitwork. [1913 Webster] 2. Union formed by knitting, as of bones. [1913 Webster] {Knitting machine}, one of a number of contrivances for mechanically knitting stockings,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
knitting — [nit′iŋ] n. 1. the action of a person or thing that knits 2. knitted work … English World dictionary
Knitting — Knit redirects here. See also KNIT and Knitted fabric. Knitting is a method by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth. Knitting consists of loops called stitches pulled through each other. The active stitches are held on a needle until… … Wikipedia
knitting — n. action of knitting 1) to do knitting one s own business (colloq.) (esp. AE) 2) to mind, stick to, tend to one s (own) knitting * * * [ nɪtɪŋ] stick to tend to one s (own) knitting [ action of knitting ] to do knitting [ one s own business ]… … Combinatory dictionary
knitting — [[t]nɪ̱tɪŋ[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT: usu poss N Knitting is something, such as an article of clothing, that is being knitted. She had been sitting with her knitting at her fourth floor window. 2) N UNCOUNT: oft N n Knitting is the action or process of… … English dictionary
knitting — /nit ing/, n. 1. the act of a person or thing that knits. 2. the act of forming a fabric by looping a continuous yarn. 3. knitted work. 4. stick or tend to one s knitting, a. to mind one s own business: Don t worry about my work just tend to your … Universalium
knitting — n. 1 a garment etc. in the process of being knitted. 2 a the act of knitting. b an instance of this. Phrases and idioms: knitting machine a machine used for mechanically knitting garments etc. knitting needle a thin pointed rod of steel, wood,… … Useful english dictionary
knitting — knit|ting [ nıtıŋ ] noun uncount * 1. ) the activity or process of knitting things: She enjoys music, reading, and knitting. a knitting machine/pattern 2. ) something that is being knitted: I always take my knitting when I travel … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
knitting */ — UK [ˈnɪtɪŋ] / US noun [uncountable] 1) the activity or process of knitting things She enjoys music, reading, and knitting. a knitting machine/pattern 2) something that is being knitted I always take my knitting when I travel … English dictionary
knitting — knit ► VERB (knitting; past and past part. knitted or (especially in sense 3) knit) 1) make by interlocking loops of yarn with knitting needles or on a machine. 2) make (a plain stitch) in knitting. 3) unite or join together. 4) tighten (one s… … English terms dictionary
