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- [rib nit]
- /rɪb nɪt/
- /rɪb nɪt/
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- [rib nit]
- /rɪb nɪt/
Definitions of rib-knit word
- adjective rib-knit (of a knitted garment or fabric) having a pattern of ribs: a rib-knit sweater. 1
- noun rib-knit Also, ribbed-knit. a garment having such a pattern. 1
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Origin of rib-knit
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Rib-knit
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rib-knit popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
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