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Steek
Meaning
Verb
●
To
stitch
(sew with a needle).
●
To
shut
or close.
●
In Knitting:
To use a
technique
for
knitting
garments
such as
sweaters
in the round
without
interruption
for
openings
or
sleeves
until the end.
Noun
●
In Scottish English:
A stitch.
●
In Knitting:
The
bridge
of
extra stitches
used in the
steeking
technique.
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Origin
steek
English
steek
Scots
steken
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Steik
Related
Satin Stitch
Darning Needle
Garter Stitch
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