steeking

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- The closing or shutting of something.


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From steek + -ing


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- The action, process, or technique of working a section of extra stitches in a knitted item at a point which will ultimately be cut open; the creation of a steek.

- The action of cutting open the steek of a knitted item; the cutting and finishing of a steeked edge in a garment or piece of knitting.


Phrases:

Origin:
1980s; earliest use found in Threads Magazine. From either steek or steek + -ing




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