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| close |
tightly knit or bound together. [1/23 definitions] |
| double-knit |
a fabric, usu. synthetic, knit on a machine with two sets of needles so that, as the two single-knit fabrics are produced, they are also woven together to form a double thickness. [1/2 definitions] |
| epithelium |
a protective, membranous layer of tissue, usu. a single layer of close-knit cells, that lines the cavities and the outside of an organism. |
| long underwear |
a close-fitting, usu. knit undergarment that covers the legs and arms and is worn for warmth. |
| purl1 |
to knit using a reverse stitch. [1/5 definitions] |
| reknit |
combined form of knit. |
| stockinette |
a type of machine-knit elastic fabric used for close-fitting garments such as underwear. [1/2 definitions] |
| stocking |
a close-fitting knit covering for the foot and some part of the leg, often transparent or very sheer. |
| tightknit |
closely knit or woven together, as a fabric. [1/2 definitions] |
| tricot |
a plain warp-knit fabric such as nylon or polyester, used esp. for underwear. [1/2 definitions] |
| turtleneck |
a sweater or knit shirt with such a collar. [1/2 definitions] |
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