PRESS-OFF


Meaning of PRESS-OFF in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: from the phrase press off, from press (II) + off

1. : the jumping of machine-knitted stitches from the needles (as when yarn breaks)

2. : defective material (as an uncompleted stocking) formed by a press-off

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