Steek
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /stiːk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Steek is a verb meaning To stitch (sew with a needle).
Meaning
To stitch (sew with a needle).
More Meanings
- To shut or close.
- (Scotland) A stitch.
- (knitting) The bridge of extra stitches used in the steeking technique.
- (knitting) To use a technique for knitting garments such as sweaters in the round without interruption for openings or sleeves until the end.
Example Sentences
Ake Ogilvie told the tale the next day to Ma Cleghorn, Ma lying at rest in her bed, she'd gone to bed with a steek in her side and as lying fair wearied till Ake looked in.
Word Forms
- steeks
- steeking
- steeked
- steik
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stich, stitch, topstitch, backstitch, stitch up, seam.
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