steek (third-person singular simple present steeks, present participle steeking, simple past and past participle steeked)
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.
steek (plural steeks)
(Scotland) A stitch.
(knitting) The bridge of extra stitches used in the steeking technique.
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Source: Wiktionary
Steek, Steik, v. t. Etym: [Cf. Stick, v. t.]
Definition: To pierce with a sharp instrument; hence, to stitch; to sew; also, to fix; to fasten. [Scot.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 June 2025
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