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"Knisteneaux":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": cree":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"modification of French Christenaux":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"k\u0259\u02ccnist\u0259\u02c8n\u014d"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-103529",
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"type":[
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"noun plural but singular in construction"
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]
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},
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"knickknack":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a small trivial article usually intended for ornament":[
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"a collection of colorful knickknacks",
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"Known in the computer industry as tchotchkes, which is Yiddish for cheap trinkets, the knickknacks distributed in the past year have included \"Love Me Tender\" toilet-roll dispensers, wax eyeballs, chocolate computers and Nerf-ball launchers.",
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"\u2014 Jim Carlton",
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"Melissa Etheridge's spacious two-story home outside Los Angeles is filled with knickknacks from her life: Aside from awards and photos, there is a small collection of vintage neon clocks \u2026 and a Thelma & Louise poster signed by the cast (including a then-unknown Brad Pitt).",
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"\u2014 Lynette Rice"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"The shelves were filled with knickknacks .",
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"a variety of pretty porcelain knickknacks adorned the mantel",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Kids were able to create their own slime concoction at a special station featuring all the ingredients needed \u2014 including two dozen scent options \u2014 to make an awesome batch of the gooey knickknack . \u2014 Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com , 6 May 2022",
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"And the usual Saturday routine \u2013 grocery shopping, lunch with my wife, strolling through knickknack shops in our beloved downtown Fredericksburg \u2013 was still in place. \u2014 Martin A. Davis Jr., The Christian Science Monitor , 8 Dec. 2021",
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"Dust collectors on my knickknack shelf include a small decorative dish made from Iceland lava and a model of the Unisphere, the United States Steel exhibit at the 1961 World\u2019s Fair in New York City. \u2014 Paul Eisenberg, chicagotribune.com , 23 May 2021",
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"Every knickknack , furnishing and fabric is era-appropriate. \u2014 Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic , 12 May 2021",
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"However, all too often, the senior citizen in a nursing home will be given something completely useless, such as dusting powder, or some silly knickknack . \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Apr. 2021",
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"But this nightmarish knickknack has now become a powerful weapon in the latest #CuratorBattle taking place on Twitter: a call for the creepiest objects in the collections of museums around the world. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine , 21 Apr. 2020",
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"But this nightmarish knickknack has now become a powerful weapon in the latest #CuratorBattle taking place on Twitter: a call for the creepiest objects in the collections of museums around the world. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine , 21 Apr. 2020",
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"But this nightmarish knickknack has now become a powerful weapon in the latest #CuratorBattle taking place on Twitter: a call for the creepiest objects in the collections of museums around the world. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine , 21 Apr. 2020"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1682, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"reduplication of knack":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8nik-\u02ccnak"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"bauble",
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"bibelot",
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"curio",
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"curiosity",
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"doodad",
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"gaud",
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"gewgaw",
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"geegaw",
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"gimcrack",
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"kickshaw",
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"novelty",
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"ornamental",
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"tchotchke",
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"trinket"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-031630",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"knickpoint":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a place in a stream bed where a nick occurs":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"partial translation of German knickpunkt , from knicken to bend + punkt point":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-115238",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"knife":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade fastened to a handle":[],
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": a sharp cutting blade or tool in a machine":[],
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": a weapon or tool resembling a knife":[],
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": surgery sense 4":[
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"\u2014 usually used in the phrase under the knife"
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],
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": to cut a way with or as if with a knife blade":[
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"the cruiser knifed through the heavy seas"
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],
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": to cut, mark, or spread with a knife":[],
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": to move like a knife in":[
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"birds knifing the autumn sky"
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],
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": to try to defeat by underhanded means":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"Each dinner guest gets two forks, a knife , and a spoon.",
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"He pulled a knife on me and threatened to stab me with it.",
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"Verb",
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"He died after being knifed in the chest.",
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"ships knifing through the waves",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Police said the suspect is now barricaded inside the hospital and is no longer a threat to the community, although he is believed to still have a knife . \u2014 Taylor Romine, CNN , 3 June 2022",
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"The 31-year-old had a knife , and Sheskey was neither charged nor disciplined. \u2014 Kevin L. Clark, Essence , 11 May 2022",
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"The footage shows two officers firing at the man who had a knife in his hand. \u2014 Jasmine Hilton, Washington Post , 11 May 2022",
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"Blake, 31, had a knife , and Sheskey was neither charged nor disciplined. \u2014 Bruce Vielmetti, USA TODAY , 10 May 2022",
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"Blake, 31, had a knife , and Sheskey was neither charged nor disciplined. \u2014 Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 9 May 2022",
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"Lee supposedly had a knife and is being held on $30,000 bail; Chappelle was not seriously harmed. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 5 May 2022",
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"An investigation showed Soulemane had a knife but was boxed in by police and unable to drive away. \u2014 Dave Collins, ajc , 3 May 2022",
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"National basketball recruiting analyst Brandon Jenkins believes Hurley has a Swiss-army knife in getting a player like him. \u2014 Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant , 23 Apr. 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"This can come in handy when picking off enemies silently, as can ambushing them from behind and knifing them with your switch blade (Ellie has no shivs, the breakable weapons from the prior game). \u2014 Washington Post , 1 June 2020",
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"My first snow-speeder of the day! \u2014 a hulking Ram pickup knifing in and out of traffic, eager to show off its road-skiing abilities. \u2014 cleveland , 8 Feb. 2020",
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"Conner and Samuels touched the ball on all five snaps of a second-quarter drive that ended with Conner taking a flip from Rudolph and knifing his way into the end zone to give the Steelers a 7-3 lead. \u2014 Will Graves, orlandosentinel.com , 1 Oct. 2019",
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"Henry continued his second straight late-season surge by knifing into the paint and hitting short shots and forcing OSU\u2019s defense to collapse, on top of an all-around performance at the other end of the floor. \u2014 Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press , 8 Mar. 2020",
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"Adams is outstanding at attacking his run fits and knifing his way into the backfield to make plays as a blitzer. \u2014 John Owning, Dallas News , 27 Jan. 2020",
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"Then the lead was knifed to 10 points on Scott's touchdown. \u2014 Rich Exner, cleveland , 3 Dec. 2019",
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"Dombrowski took over for Ben Cherington, who was knifed in the back less than two years after winning the 2013 World Series. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 Oct. 2019",
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"First-and-10 at the Titans 16: Philip Rivers hit Austin Ekeler underneath and the elusive running back knifed the final 12 yards into the end zone. \u2014 Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com , 25 Oct. 2019"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English knif , from Old English cn\u012bf , perhaps from Old Norse kn\u012bfr ; akin to Middle Low German kn\u012bf knife":"Noun"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8n\u012bf"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"blade",
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"cutter",
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"shank",
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"shiv"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-065440",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"knife and fork":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a club moss that bears knives and forks":[],
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": a key fruit of the sycamore maple":[
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"\u2014 usually used in plural"
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],
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": one that eats : trencherman":[
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"a good knife and fork"
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],
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": paired and solitary cones of the common club moss ( Lycopodium clavatum )":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-114039",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"knife-edge":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a sharp narrow knifelike edge":[],
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": a sharp wedge of steel or other hard material used as a fulcrum for a lever beam in a precision instrument":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8n\u012bf-\u02ccej"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-124934",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"knife-edged":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130221",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
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},
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"knit":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a knit fabric":[],
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": knit stitch":[],
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": knitwear":[],
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": to become compact":[],
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": to become drawn together":[],
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": to cause to grow together":[
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"time and rest will knit a fractured bone"
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],
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": to contract into wrinkles":[
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"knitted her brow"
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],
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": to form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles":[],
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": to grow together":[],
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": to link firmly or closely":[
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"knitted my hands"
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],
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": to make knitted fabrics or objects":[],
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": to tie together":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"a style that knits together material from many different sources",
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"a town knit together by farming",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Union wore a sleek tank dress with a dramatic fringe hem from the Italian fashion house, while Wade looked suave in a bright yellow knit tank and baggy black paperbag pants. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022",
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"But judging from those in the fashion crowd in knit turtlenecks and leather coats, the question may be beside the point where Prada is concerned. \u2014 Colleen Barry, ajc , 19 June 2022",
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"Rizzo wore them in Olivine with a vintage cropped Calvin Klein knit top, Darn Tough socks, and Birkenstocks. \u2014 Ella Riley-adams, Vogue , 9 June 2022",
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"The pack contains fine knit mesh netting, about 8 by 24 feet, and can be cut to size. \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 9 June 2022",
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"The team will take the field as the Picantes de Lake County, and the first 1,000 fans receive a Picantes knit hat. \u2014 cleveland , 30 Apr. 2022",
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"The campus community is close- knit , and Biola University requires students and faculty to sign a document affirming their commitment to its founding principles laid out more than 100 years ago. \u2014 Thomas Curwenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
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"Ruffing said the Elder community is already tight- knit , so the aim of the celebration is to help individuals both old and new to the community enjoy what the school has been building on over the course of 100 years. \u2014 Abby Miller, The Enquirer , 6 June 2022",
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"The book tells the story of a car whose family tree is close- knit and complicated. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 27 Dec. 2021",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Take its signature half-zip knit , which has the lean build of an office sweater, and comes with warm weather features like mesh detailing for extra breathability, and a fine yarn fabric that offers plenty of stretch. \u2014 Christian Gollayan, Men's Health , 28 Apr. 2022",
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"Plus, with its midweight cotton, timeless colors, and layerable neckline, the style doesn\u2019t lean too much into one season, unlike, say, a wintery Fair Isle knit or mohair turtleneck. \u2014 Madeline Fass, Vogue , 26 Feb. 2021",
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"Maybe your pants are linen but your shirt is a knit . \u2014 Sara Klausing, Men's Health , 9 June 2022",
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"Summersalt's bikini underwear have a semi-sheer, lightweight knit and an elastic waistband that moves with you throughout the day. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 26 May 2022",
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"Nuzzie offers the relaxing benefit of a weighted blanket in a trendy knit . \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 17 May 2022",
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"This outfit is a teenage dream \u2014 Liv paired a colorful crochet mini dress with a black and white knit sweater and black knee-high lace-up boots. \u2014 Samantha Olson, Seventeen , 28 Apr. 2022",
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"Plus, the adorable knit sweater pot adds to its overall charm. \u2014 Stephanie Perry, Better Homes & Gardens , 9 Dec. 2021",
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"These aren't your basic running sneakers: Made with a unique knit crafted from eucalyptus trees, these eco-conscious kicks are also extremely lightweight and breathable. \u2014 Annie O\u2019sullivan, Good Housekeeping , 15 Apr. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English knitten , from Old English cnyttan ; akin to Old English cnotta knot":"Verb and Noun"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8nit"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-102932",
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"knit goods":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": articles made from such fabrics : knitted garments":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-104810",
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"type":[
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"plural noun"
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]
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},
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"knit one's brow/brows":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to move the eyebrows together in a way that shows that one is thinking about something or is worried, angry, etc.":[
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"She knit her brow and asked what I was doing."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-185532",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"knit stitch":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a basic knitting stitch usually made with the yarn at the back of the work by inserting the right needle into the front part of a loop on the left needle from the left side, catching the yarn with the point of the right needle, and bringing it through the first loop to form a new loop \u2014 compare purl stitch":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"In addition to basic sewing techniques, kids will learn casting on, the knit stitch , and binding off. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 21 June 2019"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"circa 1885, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-193152",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"knit up":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to bring to an end : conclude":[
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"to knit these remarks up briefly"
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],
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": to make or repair by knitting":[
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"knit-up several pairs of Christmas mittens",
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"knit a torn sleeve up"
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],
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": to tie up : secure , unite":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111635",
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"type":[
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"transitive verb"
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]
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},
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"knitted":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a knit fabric":[],
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": knit stitch":[],
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": knitwear":[],
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": to become compact":[],
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": to become drawn together":[],
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": to cause to grow together":[
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"time and rest will knit a fractured bone"
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],
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": to contract into wrinkles":[
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"knitted her brow"
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],
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": to form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles":[],
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": to grow together":[],
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": to link firmly or closely":[
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"knitted my hands"
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],
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": to make knitted fabrics or objects":[],
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": to tie together":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"a style that knits together material from many different sources",
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"a town knit together by farming",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Union wore a sleek tank dress with a dramatic fringe hem from the Italian fashion house, while Wade looked suave in a bright yellow knit tank and baggy black paperbag pants. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022",
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"But judging from those in the fashion crowd in knit turtlenecks and leather coats, the question may be beside the point where Prada is concerned. \u2014 Colleen Barry, ajc , 19 June 2022",
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"Rizzo wore them in Olivine with a vintage cropped Calvin Klein knit top, Darn Tough socks, and Birkenstocks. \u2014 Ella Riley-adams, Vogue , 9 June 2022",
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"The pack contains fine knit mesh netting, about 8 by 24 feet, and can be cut to size. \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 9 June 2022",
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"The team will take the field as the Picantes de Lake County, and the first 1,000 fans receive a Picantes knit hat. \u2014 cleveland , 30 Apr. 2022",
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"The campus community is close- knit , and Biola University requires students and faculty to sign a document affirming their commitment to its founding principles laid out more than 100 years ago. \u2014 Thomas Curwenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
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"Ruffing said the Elder community is already tight- knit , so the aim of the celebration is to help individuals both old and new to the community enjoy what the school has been building on over the course of 100 years. \u2014 Abby Miller, The Enquirer , 6 June 2022",
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"The book tells the story of a car whose family tree is close- knit and complicated. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 27 Dec. 2021",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Take its signature half-zip knit , which has the lean build of an office sweater, and comes with warm weather features like mesh detailing for extra breathability, and a fine yarn fabric that offers plenty of stretch. \u2014 Christian Gollayan, Men's Health , 28 Apr. 2022",
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"Plus, with its midweight cotton, timeless colors, and layerable neckline, the style doesn\u2019t lean too much into one season, unlike, say, a wintery Fair Isle knit or mohair turtleneck. \u2014 Madeline Fass, Vogue , 26 Feb. 2021",
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"Maybe your pants are linen but your shirt is a knit . \u2014 Sara Klausing, Men's Health , 9 June 2022",
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"Summersalt's bikini underwear have a semi-sheer, lightweight knit and an elastic waistband that moves with you throughout the day. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 26 May 2022",
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"Nuzzie offers the relaxing benefit of a weighted blanket in a trendy knit . \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 17 May 2022",
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"This outfit is a teenage dream \u2014 Liv paired a colorful crochet mini dress with a black and white knit sweater and black knee-high lace-up boots. \u2014 Samantha Olson, Seventeen , 28 Apr. 2022",
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"Plus, the adorable knit sweater pot adds to its overall charm. \u2014 Stephanie Perry, Better Homes & Gardens , 9 Dec. 2021",
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"These aren't your basic running sneakers: Made with a unique knit crafted from eucalyptus trees, these eco-conscious kicks are also extremely lightweight and breathable. \u2014 Annie O\u2019sullivan, Good Housekeeping , 15 Apr. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Pets can twin with their human parents in polos, tees, knitwear and coats ($250 to $850) in playful strawberry and heart prints, classic monogram patterns and more. \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 27 June 2022",
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"The knitwear designer capped off September with a Met Gala debut in a futuristic diamond bodysuit. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY , 2 June 2022",
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"The designer plans on merging his knitwear label into Swedish Poetry, which will take care of the soft part of the collection. \u2014 Vogue , 13 Apr. 2022",
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"The knitwear can be swapped out for a blouse or shirt in warmer weather for a similar effect. \u2014 CNN , 6 May 2022",
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"There was a massive boom of knitwear over the pandemic. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 18 Feb. 2022",
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"Known for utilitarian tailoring, nostalgic silhouettes, meticulous knitwear , nods to images and motifs associated with African legacy, and collaboration with contemporary artists\u2014this AZ product story, is a continuation of his brand ethos. \u2014 Essence , 5 Apr. 2022",
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"Bode is known for their incredible knitwear , and this sleeveless crochet tank is practically tailor-made for festival fashion. \u2014 Sarah Boyd, Forbes , 13 Apr. 2022",
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"The offering of menswear and women\u2019s clothing, which launches on March 29, is full of nostalgic styles, from knitwear featuring the colleges\u2019 letters to classic tailoring. \u2014 Demetrius Simms, Robb Report , 16 Mar. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The potato knishes , the milkhiker borscht, the cheese kreplekh, the varnishkes, the pirogen, blintzes, buttermilk, and for dessert pudding and poppy cakes \u2014 the food of a Jew\u2019s pastoral dream. \u2014 Dwight Garner, New York Times , 16 Mar. 2020",
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"Locals chat together and fill up on omelets, hot dogs, cold sandwiches and traditional Jewish fare like knishes and pastrami sandwiches. \u2014 Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, azcentral , 9 Jan. 2020",
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"The evening includes such kosher hors d\u2019oeuvres as latkes, sushi, potato knishes , egg rolls and sufganiyot. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Dec. 2019",
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"Except for the accompanying potato knish , the only other really important question is whether to serve the dish with mustard or ketchup. \u2014 Ronnie Fein, sun-sentinel.com , 13 Nov. 2019",
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"Shape the knish by lifting and pinching together the edges of the dough. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Sep. 2019",
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"Familiar signatures include the nova salmon platter, potato knishes and cheese blintzes, along with Reuben and Rachel sandwiches and beef brisket dips. \u2014 Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com , 21 June 2019",
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"For example, six potato knishes from Yonah Schimmel\u2019s Knish Bakery, a famed Lower East Side shop in Manhattan, run $79\u2014or more than $12 each. \u2014 Charles Passy, WSJ , 8 Oct. 2018",
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"There was pastrami on rye cut into quarters, spinach knishes and little black and white cookies laid out neatly on a buffet table. \u2014 Elizabeth A. Harris, New York Times , 28 Jan. 2018"
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"Yiddish, from Polish knysz":""
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"1916, in the meaning defined above":""
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|
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|
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|
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": work done or being done by one that knits":[]
|
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|
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"pronounciation":[
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"She keeps her knitting in the closet.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"Art objects, including quilting, knitting , crocheting, embroidery, needlework, basket weaving, ceramics and glassblowing, were historically relegated to low art made predominantly by women. \u2014 Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine , 6 June 2022",
|
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"One student can\u2019t wait to show Eric an elaborate knitting project that\u2019s so bizarre it\u2019s almost ridiculous. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 27 May 2022",
|
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"In reality, there are more opportunities to embrace sustainability in the earlier steps in manufacturing \u2014 from the farming to the spinning, knitting , weaving, and dying of the fabrics. \u2014 Olivia O'bryon, Forbes , 1 May 2022",
|
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"On the last Sunday of each month, 89-year-old Pat Anderson of Escondido gets together with the six other local senior women who make up her highly specialized knitting circle. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 May 2022",
|
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"The shelves are filled mostly with books on sewing and knitting . \u2014 Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Soft blankets and cozy sweaters double as a challenging knitting project and cozy addition to the new WFH lifestyle. \u2014 Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens , 11 Apr. 2022",
|
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"From Bernie Sanders\u2019s Inauguration Day mittens to Tom Daley\u2019s poolside crafting at the Summer Olympics, knitting has gone from granny pastime to zeitgeisty fascination. \u2014 Kareem Rashed, Robb Report , 11 Dec. 2021",
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"What was once an individual craft, knitting has become a group activity in recent years. \u2014 Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens , 11 Apr. 2022"
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": to cause to grow together":[
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": to contract into wrinkles":[
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"Verb",
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"a style that knits together material from many different sources",
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"a town knit together by farming",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Union wore a sleek tank dress with a dramatic fringe hem from the Italian fashion house, while Wade looked suave in a bright yellow knit tank and baggy black paperbag pants. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022",
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"But judging from those in the fashion crowd in knit turtlenecks and leather coats, the question may be beside the point where Prada is concerned. \u2014 Colleen Barry, ajc , 19 June 2022",
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"Rizzo wore them in Olivine with a vintage cropped Calvin Klein knit top, Darn Tough socks, and Birkenstocks. \u2014 Ella Riley-adams, Vogue , 9 June 2022",
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"The pack contains fine knit mesh netting, about 8 by 24 feet, and can be cut to size. \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 9 June 2022",
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"The team will take the field as the Picantes de Lake County, and the first 1,000 fans receive a Picantes knit hat. \u2014 cleveland , 30 Apr. 2022",
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"The campus community is close- knit , and Biola University requires students and faculty to sign a document affirming their commitment to its founding principles laid out more than 100 years ago. \u2014 Thomas Curwenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
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"Ruffing said the Elder community is already tight- knit , so the aim of the celebration is to help individuals both old and new to the community enjoy what the school has been building on over the course of 100 years. \u2014 Abby Miller, The Enquirer , 6 June 2022",
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"The book tells the story of a car whose family tree is close- knit and complicated. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 27 Dec. 2021",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Take its signature half-zip knit , which has the lean build of an office sweater, and comes with warm weather features like mesh detailing for extra breathability, and a fine yarn fabric that offers plenty of stretch. \u2014 Christian Gollayan, Men's Health , 28 Apr. 2022",
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"Plus, with its midweight cotton, timeless colors, and layerable neckline, the style doesn\u2019t lean too much into one season, unlike, say, a wintery Fair Isle knit or mohair turtleneck. \u2014 Madeline Fass, Vogue , 26 Feb. 2021",
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"Maybe your pants are linen but your shirt is a knit . \u2014 Sara Klausing, Men's Health , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"Summersalt's bikini underwear have a semi-sheer, lightweight knit and an elastic waistband that moves with you throughout the day. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 26 May 2022",
|
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"Nuzzie offers the relaxing benefit of a weighted blanket in a trendy knit . \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 17 May 2022",
|
|
"This outfit is a teenage dream \u2014 Liv paired a colorful crochet mini dress with a black and white knit sweater and black knee-high lace-up boots. \u2014 Samantha Olson, Seventeen , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Plus, the adorable knit sweater pot adds to its overall charm. \u2014 Stephanie Perry, Better Homes & Gardens , 9 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"These aren't your basic running sneakers: Made with a unique knit crafted from eucalyptus trees, these eco-conscious kicks are also extremely lightweight and breathable. \u2014 Annie O\u2019sullivan, Good Housekeeping , 15 Apr. 2022"
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3":"Verb",
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"1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-230101"
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}
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} |