well-knit

[ wel-nit ]

adjective

1. closely joined together or related; firmly constructed:

   a well-knit society; a well-knit plot; a muscular, well-knit body.

well-knit

adjective

1. well knit when postpositive strong, firm, or sturdy

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-knit¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

Their complexion is a light bronze, stunted in stature, well-knit, and about the middle size.

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And there coming rapidly across from the Comptoir National was the well knit figure of the young man from Atlanta.

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His well-knit frame, broad chest, and muscular little arms, appeared to considerable advantage.

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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?

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That led to a well-knit national organization to control working conditions, trade rules, and strikes.

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