knitting
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for knitting, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The activity of making fabric or garments by looping yarn together.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use knitting
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From knit plus -ing.
Full origin of knitting →Frequently asked questions
What does “knitting” mean?
The word “knitting” means the activity of making fabric or garments by looping yarn together. In plain terms, the craft of making cloth from yarn using needles, or the work-in-progress itself.
How do you pronounce “knitting”?
“Knitting” is pronounced NIH-tihng (/ˈnɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “knitting” in a sentence?
Here is “knitting” used in a sentence: “She took up knitting during the winter months.”
What part of speech is “knitting”?
“Knitting” is a noun.
Is “knitting” a common word?
“Knitting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “knitting” have?
“Knitting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the activity of making fabric or garments by looping yarn together.