knitting

noun
UK: /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
US: /ˈnɪtɪŋ/

  1. The activity of making clothes, etc. by using needles to connect wool or other thread.

    1. I enjoy knitting in my free time, it helps me relax.
    2. Her knitting is very impressive; she makes beautiful sweaters for her family.

  2. A piece of clothing that is being made or has been made by knitting.

    1. She is doing some knitting now.
    2. My grandmother gave me some beautiful hand-made knitting for my birthday.

Synonyms

sewing needlework stitchwork braiding
knitting verb

  1. To make something by using two long needles to connect wool or another type of thread.

    1. She is knitting a scarf.
    2. My mother taught me how to start knitting when I was very young.

  2. To join closely; to cause to grow together.

    1. The experience helped in knitting the community together.
    2. The doctor said the bone is knitting well after the surgery last month.

  3. To contract one's brows, especially in concentration, displeasure, or anxiety.

    1. She was knitting her brows, clearly deep in thought about the problem.
    2. He started knitting his brow, trying to remember where he had seen that face.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "knitting" in English means: The activity of making clothes, etc. by using needles to connect wool or other thread., A piece of clothing that is being made or has been made by knitting..

The phonetic transcription of "knitting" is /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "knitting": sewing, needlework, stitchwork, braiding.

Example usage of "knitting": "I enjoy knitting in my free time, it helps me relax.". More examples on the page.