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knit
[ nit ]
verb (used with object)
- Knitting. to make (a garment, fabric, etc.) by interlocking loops of one or more yarns either by hand with knitting needles or by machine.
- to join closely and firmly, as members or parts (often followed by together ):
The tragedy knitted the family closer together.
Synonyms: , ,
- to contract into folds or wrinkles:
to knit the brow.
- to form or create from diverse sources or elements:
She knitted her play from old folk tales and family anecdotes.
verb (used without object)
- to become closely and firmly joined together; grow together, as broken bones do.
- to contract into folds or wrinkles, as the brow.
- to become closely and intimately united.
noun
- fabric produced by knitting.
- a knitted garment.
- a style or type of knitting.
- the basic stitch in knitting, formed by pulling a loop of the working yarn forward through an existing stitch and then slipping that stitch off the needle. Compare purl 1( def 3 ).
knit
/ ɪ /
verb
- to make (a garment, etc) by looping and entwining (yarn, esp wool) by hand by means of long eyeless needles ( knitting needles ) or by machine ( knitting machine )
- to join or be joined together closely
- to draw (the brows) together or (of the brows) to come together, as in frowning or concentrating
- (of a broken bone) to join together; heal
noun
- a fabric or garment made by knitting
- ( in combination )
a heavy knit
Derived Forms
- ˈԾٳٲ, adjective
- ˈԾٳٱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- Ծ·ٲ· adjective
- Ծ·ٱ noun
- ·Ծ verb (used with object) preknitted or preknit preknitting
- ·Ծ verb reknitted or reknit reknitting
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of knit1
Example Sentences
Jean mentions Les in the letter who she said gave her the address for her sweetheart, as well as Joan who was knitting her mittens for her Christmas present.
Growing up in upstate New York, they were kept busy at home by their mother, Ruth, with a variety of activities that included crocheting, knitting, doing embroidery, building walls, planting trees and even beekeeping.
Having said that, the champion almost always knits together a blend of experience, recent form, distance off the tee and a crisp short game.
So, at the centre, local neighbourhood teams plan intense support for the most vulnerable residents, knitting together not just what the NHS and council provide, but what charities can offer too.
Ms Gray described how her mother's stone featured a ball of wool and knitting needles, because she loved to knit, as well as a blue tit, because she enjoyed watching the birds in her garden.
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