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cable-knit

adjective ca·ble-knit \ ˈkā-bəl-ˌnit \

Definition of cable-knit

: having or made with a knitting stitch that produces a pattern resembling the twist of a usually two-ply cable
  • a cable-knit sweater

First Known Use of cable-knit

1919

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