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well-knit
[ wel-nit ]
adjective
- closely joined together or related; firmly constructed:
a well-knit society; a well-knit plot; a muscular, well-knit body.
well-knit
adjective
- well knit when postpositive strong, firm, or sturdy
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Word History and Origins
Origin of well-knit1
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Example Sentences
Their complexion is a light bronze, stunted in stature, well-knit, and about the middle size.
And there coming rapidly across from the Comptoir National was the well knit figure of the young man from Atlanta.
His well-knit frame, broad chest, and muscular little arms, appeared to considerable advantage.
Is not his flesh and blood the same as thine, his body as well knit together as thine, and as well suited to its purposes?
That led to a well-knit national organization to control working conditions, trade rules, and strikes.
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