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knitting machine

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Noun1.knitting machine - a textile machine that makes knitted fabricsknitting machine - a textile machine that makes knitted fabrics
textile machine - a machine for making textiles
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knitting machine n → macchina per maglieria
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It was in 1589 when an English churchman named Reverend William invented the world's first knitting machine and started making hosiery out of cotton, wool and silk.
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In fact, the scale of his latest piece, an enormous pedalpowered knitting machine which he created especially for his new exhibition at FACT, was dictated by the dimensions of his house.
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