warp knit

noun

: a knit fabric produced by machine with the yarns running in a lengthwise direction compare weft knit

warp-knitted

ˈwȯrp-ˈni-təd

adjective

warp knitting noun

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of warp knit was in 1853

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“Warp knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warp%20knit. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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warp knit

noun

: a knit fabric produced by a machine in which the knitting is done with the yarns running in a lengthwise direction compare weft knit

warp knitting noun

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