Knit

[nɪt]

Definition

(noun.) needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine.

(noun.) a basic knitting stitch.

(noun.) a fabric made by knitting.

(verb.) make (textiles) by knitting; 'knit a scarf'.

(verb.) tie or link together.

Checker: Roderick--From WordNet

Definition

(imp. & p. p.) of Knit

(v. t.) To form into a knot, or into knots; to tie together, as cord; to fasten by tying.

(v. t.) To form, as a textile fabric, by the interlacing of yarn or thread in a series of connected loops, by means of needles, either by hand or by machinery; as, to knit stockings.

(v. t.) To join; to cause to grow together.

(v. t.) To unite closely; to connect; to engage; as, hearts knit together in love.

(v. t.) To draw together; to contract into wrinkles.

(v. i.) To form a fabric by interlacing yarn or thread; to weave by making knots or loops.

(v. i.) To be united closely; to grow together; as, broken bones will in time knit and become sound.

(n.) Union knitting; texture.

Typed by Bush

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Join, unite, connect.

Checked by Gardner

Synonyms and Antonyms

[See JOIN_and_INTERLACE]

Editor: Lou

Definition

v.t. to form into a knot: to tie together: to unite into network by needles: to unite closely to draw together: to contract.—v.i. to interweave with needles: to grow together:—pr.p. knit′ting; pa.t. and pa.p. knit′ted or knit.—n. (Shak.) a style of knitting.—ns. Knit′ter; Knit′ting the work of a knitter: union junction: the network formed by knitting; Knit′ting-machine′ a machine for knitting; Knit′ting-need′le a long needle or wire used for knitting thread into stockings &c.

Typist: Sharif

Examples

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