knitting
1Knitting — 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,… …
2knitting — (n.) knitted work, 1848, from prp. of KNIT (Cf. knit) (v.). Knitting needle is from 1590s …
3knitting — [nit′iŋ] n. 1. the action of a person or thing that knits 2. knitted work …
4Knitting — 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… …
5knitting — 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 ]… …
6knitting — [[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… …
7knitting — /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 …
8knitting — 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,… …
9knitting — 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 …
10knitting */ — 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 …
