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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Knitting \Knit"ting\, n.
1. The work of a knitter; the network formed by knitting;
knitwork.
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2. Union formed by knitting, as of bones.
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{Knitting machine}, one of a number of contrivances for
mechanically knitting stockings, jerseys, and the like.
{Knitting needle}, a stiff rod, as of steel wire, with
rounded ends for knitting yarn or threads into a fabric,
as in stockings.
{Knitting sheath}, a sheath to receive the end of a needle in
knitting.
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