Definitions For Steek

Noun

STEEK (plural STEEKs) (Scotland) A stitch. (knitting) The bridge of extra stitches used in the steeking technique.

Verb

{{en-verb}} To stitch (sew with a needle). To shut or close. (knitting) To use a technique for knitting garments such as sweaters in the round without interruption for openings or sleeves until the end.

Alternative forms

steik

Etymology

From {{etyl, sco, en}} steek, from {{etyl, enm, en}} steken, steke, to enclose and {{der, en, dum, steken, , to stitch}}. Noun from {{etyl, sco, en}} steek, , stitch, from {{der, en, dum, steek, , stitch}}. More at stick, stitch.

Anagrams

'keets, Teske, keets, skeet, skete, teeks