Knitting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Knitting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of knit.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of knit.
More Meanings
- The action of the verb to knit; the process of producing knitted material.
- Material that has been, or is being knitted.
- (rail transport, informal, UK) overhead electrification wires, OHLE
Example Sentences
I find knitting very relaxing.
She put down her knitting and went to answer the phone.
Fair point. Instead of tearing down the knitting and using diesel, tear down the knitting and use turbines.
It also helps, if: [...] the knitting is aligned with the track below, or rather vice versa, something else that went after 1996.
Word Forms
- knittings
Synonyms for knitting
Depending on context, synonyms include knit, knitwork.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include knitwork, knitwear, weaving, webbing, knitters, stitchery.
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