knit or knitted; knitting
Definition of knit
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
2a
: to link firmly or closely
knitted my hands
b
: to cause to grow together
time and rest will knit a fractured bone
c
: to contract into wrinkles
knitted her brow
3
chiefly dialectal
: to tie together
1
: to make knitted fabrics or objects
2a
: to become compact
b
: to grow together
c
: to become drawn together
knit
noun
Definition of knit (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: knit stitch
2a
: a knit fabric
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The first known use of knit was before the 12th century
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