knitting

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
  2. noun creating knitted wear
  3. verb make (textiles) by knitting

Etymology

From Middle English knyttynge; equivalent to knit + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

knit, knitwork

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