knit

[nit]

verb (used with object)

knitted, knit, knitting. 

1. Knitting.,  to make (a garment, fabric, etc.) by interlocking loops of one or more yarns either by hand with knitting needles or by machine.

2. to join closely and firmly, as members or parts (often followed bytogether ).

   The tragedy knitted the family closer together.

   Synonyms: bind, unite, link

3. to contract into folds or wrinkles.

   to knit the brow.

4. to form or create from diverse sources or elements.

   She knitted her play from old folk tales and family anecdotes.

verb (used without object)

knitted, knit, knitting. 

1. to become closely and firmly joined together; grow together, as broken bones do.

2. to contract into folds or wrinkles, as the brow.

3. to become closely and intimately united.

noun

Knitting.

1. fabric produced by knitting.

2. a knitted garment.

3. a style or type of knitting.

4. the basic stitch in knitting, formed by pulling a loop of the working yarn forward through an existing stitch and then slipping that stitch off the needle.

knit

/ nɪt /

verb

1. to make (a garment, etc) by looping and entwining (yarn, esp wool) by hand by means of long eyeless needles ( knitting needles ) or by machine ( knitting machine )

2. to join or be joined together closely

3. to draw (the brows) together or (of the brows) to come together, as in frowning or concentrating

4. (of a broken bone) to join together; heal

noun

1. 1. a fabric or garment made by knitting

   2. ( in combination )

      a heavy knit

Other Word Forms

• knittable adjective
• knitter noun
• preknit verb (used with object)
• reknit verb

Word History and Origins

Origin of knit¹

before 1000; Middle English knitte, Old English cnyttan to tie; cognate with German knütten; knot ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of knit¹

Old English cnyttan to tie in; related to Middle Low German knütten to knot together; see _knot ¹

Example Sentences

Her foam-lined sneakers slide off to reveal black knitted socks adorned with illustrations of killer clowns.

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His eyebrows knitted together in an expression of profound concentration.

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In this “save Christmas” special of the kid-popular series, computer-animated puppies in knit sweaters step in when a cold sidelines a sick Santa, threatening the delivery of presents and the true meaning of Christmas.

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Many took aim at the high price online, while others made fun of its striking likeness to a piece of everyday knitted footwear - with one X user calling it "$230 for a cut up sock".

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This could include activities such as knitting, repairing clothes or practices that help get you ready for the year ahead.

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Related Words

• bind 
• crochet 
• fasten 
• mend 
• sew 
• unite 
• weave