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Webster 1913 Edition


Knitting

Knit′ting

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Noun.
1.
The work of a knitter; the network formed by knitting; knitwork.
2.
Union formed by knitting, as of bones.
Knitting machine
,
one of a number of contrivances for mechanically knitting stockings, jerseys, and the like.
Knitting needle
,
a stiff rod, as of steel wire, with rounded ends for knitting yarn or threads into a fabric, as in stockings.
Knitting sheath
,
a sheath to receive the end of a needle in knitting.

Webster 1828 Edition


Knitting

KNIT'TING

,
ppr.
nit'ting. Uniting by needles; forming texture; uniting in growth.

KNIT'TING

,
Noun.
Junction.

Definition 2024


knitting

knitting

English

Verb

knitting

  1. present participle of knit

Noun

knitting (plural knittings)

  1. The action of the verb to knit; the process of producing knitted material.
    I find knitting very relaxing.
  2. Material that has been, or is being knitted.
    She put down her knitting and went to answer the phone.

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