What is another word for bind off?
Pronunciation: [bˈa͡ɪnd ˈɒf] (IPA) 
Bind off is a term used in knitting that refers to the process of finishing the final row of stitches and securing them to prevent unraveling of the fabric. There are several alternative terms that can be used to describe this process such as casting off, finished, or closing off. Other synonymous phrases include finishing off, ending, or completing the row. Another more technical term is selvage, which is used to describe the finished edge of a knitted garment or piece of fabric. Whatever term is used, the bind off process is an essential finishing technique in knitting that ensures a neat and secure edge to a garment or item.
