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knitting

NIH-tihng

Knitting (noun) means the activity of making fabric or garments by looping yarn together. Example: “She took up knitting during the winter months.”

noun
1
The activity of making fabric or garments by looping yarn together.
"She took up knitting during the winter months."
2
A piece of knitted fabric or a garment in progress.
"He picked up his knitting and carried on where he left off."

How to use knitting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe craft of making cloth from yarn using needles, or the work-in-progress itself.

Common pairings
take up knitting a knitting needle knitting pattern

Word forms

knittings plural

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Etymology

From knit plus -ing.

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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.

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