Phrase guide

double knit

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A knitted fabric consisting of a double thickness, made on a machine with two sets of needles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

a knit fabric similar to jersey that is made with two sets of needles producing a double thickness joined by interlocking stitches

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: knit

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