"locknit" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈlɒkˌnɪt/ Forms: locknits [plural]
Etymology: From lock + knit; originally a trademark. Etymology templates: {{af|en|lock|knit}} lock + knit Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} locknit (countable and uncountable, plural locknits)
  1. A warp-knitted fabric with an interlocking stitch that resists runs, offers good elasticity and has dimensional stability. Tags: countable, uncountable

Inflected forms

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