steek — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To stitch (sew with a needle).

2. To shut or close.

3. To use a technique for knitting garments such as sweaters in the round without interruption for openings or sleeves until the end.

Noun

1. A stitch.

   Usage

   • Scotland

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   Ake Ogilvie told the tale the next day to Ma Cleghorn, Ma lying at rest in her bed, she'd gone to bed with a steek in her side and as lying fair wearied till Ake looked in.

2. The bridge of extra stitches used in the steeking technique.