knit or knitted; knitting
1
: to form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
2
a
: 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
2
a
: to become compact
b
: to grow together
c
: to become drawn together
knitter
noun
1
2
a
: a knit fabric
b
variants
or knitted
1
: made from fabric formed by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles : made from a knitted fabric
red knit socks
a knit/knitted cap
2
: involving connections or bonds between things or people
a novel with a tightly knit plot
… a closely knit team of specialists and medical care professionals.—
Dorothea D. Glass
Dorothea D. GlassA record is usually the result of a small, tightly knit team working in very close contact and with a continuity of attention.—Brian Eno
Brian EnoExamples of knit in a Sentence
Verb
a style that knits together material from many different sources
a town knit together by farming
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Jennifer Lopez gave a new meaning to the sweater set, wearing a brown Gucci knit with a matching pair of shorts.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
In places like Paris and New York, the transition from Fall onwards is particularly nostalgic as chunky knits, newsboy caps, car-length coats and boxy blazers are pulled from wardrobes.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Isabel Garcia, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Stretch Knit Midi Skirt $33 $13 at Amazon A soft, flexible knit skirt is a great choice for days on the road or in the air, but even better for including in a travel capsule wardrobe.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
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Verb
This checker-pattern knitted blanket ($88) comes in a stylish ivory color, perfect for complementing any nursery.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Jennifer Lopez gave a new meaning to the sweater set, wearing a brown Gucci knit with a matching pair of shorts.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
In places like Paris and New York, the transition from Fall onwards is particularly nostalgic as chunky knits, newsboy caps, car-length coats and boxy blazers are pulled from wardrobes.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
The knit sweater has a mockneck, puff-sleeve cuffs, and a slim fit, and the matching wide-leg pants have a drawstring waist and two side pockets.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Stretch Knit Midi Skirt $33 $13 at Amazon A soft, flexible knit skirt is a great choice for days on the road or in the air, but even better for including in a travel capsule wardrobe.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knit. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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knit
1 of 2 verb
knit or knitted; knitting
1
: to form a fabric or garment by interlacing yarn or thread in connected loops with needles
knit a sweater
2
: to draw or come together closely as if knitted : unite firmly
wait for a broken bone to knit
3
: wrinkle entry 2
knit her brow
knitter
noun
knit
2 of 2 noun
: a knit fabric or garment
Medical Definition
knit
verb
knit or knitted; knitting
: to cause to grow together
time and rest will knit a fractured bone
: to grow together
fractures in old bones knit slowly
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