A reduction in the number of stitches, usually accomplished by suspending the stitch to be decreased from another existing stitch or by knitting it together with another stitch. See Decrease (knitting).
An amount by which a quantity is decreased.
Of a quantity, to become smaller.
To make (a quantity) smaller.
to become more lively or enthusiastic.
To cause to be more upright, straighten up
to cause to be more lively or enthusiastic.
His ears perked up when he heard there would be ice cream.
To become more upright