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flat knitting

flat knit·ting
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [flat nit-ing]
    • /flæt ˈnɪt ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [flat nit-ing]
    • /flæt ˈnɪt ɪŋ/

Definition of flat knitting words

  • noun flat knitting a knitting process in which the yarn is knitted horizontally on needles set in a straight line. 1

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Origin of flat knitting

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Flat knitting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

flat knitting popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

flat knitting usage trend in Literature

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