lock knitn.
/ˈlɒknɪt/, U.S. /ˈlɑkˌnɪt/ A machine-knitted stretch fabric produced using an interlocking stitch, formerly used esp. in the manufacture of women's underwear. Frequently (and earliest) in attributive use.
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the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric manufactured in specific way > [adjective] > knitted > knitted in specific way
plain1655
stockinet1824
handknit1840
stocking cloth1880
lock knit1926
jersey1938
fisherman's knit1960
Aran1962
flat-knit1963
string1964
the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric manufactured in specific way > [noun] > consisting of loops or looped stitches > knitted fabric > types of
chainwork1832
wool-work1871
mutton cloth1923
lock knit1962
raschel1974
1926 Irish Times 7 June 12/1 (advt.) Jumper suits and sports frocks in washing silks and lock knit jersey.
1936 Times 14 Feb. 9/5 A three-piece in pale blue chalk stripe locknit and plain jersey.
1951 Good Housek. Home Encycl. 231/1 Lock-knit or open weave articles should be dried flat.
1962 Rev. Textile Progress 1961 13 185 Locknit is still by far the most common product of warp-knitting machines.
1973 R. Rendell Some lie & Some Die ix. 84 Passing her iron across a pair of pink locknit knickers.
2007 Daily Tel. (Nexis) 14 Apr. 27 A strong pair of wartime lock-knit directoire knickers.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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