Definition of knit
knit
orknitted
;knitting
transitive verb
1 : to form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
2a : to link firmly or closely knitted my handsb : to cause to grow together time and rest will knit a fractured bonec : to contract into wrinkles knitted her brow
3 chiefly dialectal : to tie together
intransitive verb
1 : to make knitted fabrics or objects
2a : to become compactb : to grow togetherc : to become drawn together
knitter
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Examples of knit in a Sentence
a style that knits together material from many different sources
a town knit together by farming
Origin and Etymology of knit
Middle English knitten, from Old English cnyttan; akin to Old English cnotta knot
First Known Use: before 12th century
Origin and Etymology of knit
see 1knit
First Known Use: 1596
KNIT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of knit for English Language Learners
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: to make (a piece of clothing) from yarn or thread by using long needles or a special machine
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: to closely join or combine (things or people)
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: to form (something) by bringing people or things together
knit
Definition of knit for English Language Learners
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: a piece of clothing that has been made by knitting
KNIT Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of knit for Students
knit
orknitted
;knitting
1 : to form a fabric or garment by interlacing yarn or thread in connected loops with needles (knitting needles) knit a sweater
2 : 2wrinkle The suspicious teacher knit his brow.
3 : to draw or come together closely as if knitted : unite firmly Hardship only knit the family more closely together.
knitter
nounMedical Dictionary
knit
playMedical Definition of knit
knit
orknitted
;knitting
transitive verb
: to cause to grow together time and rest will knit a fractured boneintransitive verb
: to grow together fractures in old bones knit slowly
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