English Word · Intermediate
decreasing
A decrease
Pronunciation: /diˈkɹiːsɪŋ/
Meaning
The act or process of reducing the number of stitches in knitting or crochet to shape a piece of fabric.
Example
The number of stitches between the decreasings decreases with every round, so that the decreasings form slanting lines meeting in a point.
The number of stitches between the decreasings decreases with every round, so that the decreasings form slanting lines meeting in a point.
Practice tips
- Practice decreasing out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.