well-knit
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-knit
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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These wines, all 2018, all have a consistent bold, muscular character, with well-knit fruit, structure and acidity, described as the “house style” by Peter Gago, the winemaker.
From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2021
It depicts a ruddy, healthy, well-knit middle-aged man standing at a glowing forge with a hammer in his hand, staring straight at the viewer with a look of steely, democratic self-confidence.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 20, 2017
Bruce Norris' Tony and Pulitzer winner had everything anyone would want in a play: smart, witty, provocative and wonderfully acted by a well-knit ensemble, particularly Jeremy Shamos.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2012
Every muscle of his well-knit frame seemed summoned into service.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 17, 2010
In his working-clothes, Joe was a well-knit characteristic-looking blacksmith; in his holiday clothes, he was more like a scarecrow in good circumstances, than anything else.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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