Definition of knit - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
textilestr./intr. create fabric by looping yarn with needlestr./intr.
- She loves to knit scarves during winter.
2.
connectiontr. join things closely and firmly togethertr.
- The community was knit together by shared values.
3.
bonesintr. TECH. heal and grow together after a fractureintr. TECH.
- The doctor said the bone will knit in six weeks.
4.
emotionintr. Rare draw eyebrows together in concentration or worryintr. Rare
- He knit his brows in deep thought.
Noun
1.
clothinggarment made by knitting
- She wore a cozy knit to the party.
2.
textilesfabric made by interlocking loops of yarn
- She wore a scarf made of soft knit..
Images of knit
garment made by knitting 
fabric made by interlocking loops of yarn
Expressions with knit
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create something by interlocking yarn or thread
She decided to knit together a warm scarf.
made with closely woven threads
She wore a tightly knit sweater to stay warm during the winter..
draw eyebrows together in concentration or worry
She knit her brows in deep thought.
draw eyebrows together in concentration or disapproval
She knit her eyebrows in confusion.
show confusion or disapproval by frowning
You knit your brows at his excuse, clearly unconvinced.
show concern or disapproval by frowning
She knit her brow when she heard the bad news.
show concern or disapproval by frowning
He knit his brows when he heard the bad news.
strongly bonded and supportive family
She comes from a tight-knit family.
having strong, close relationships
The closely knit family supported each other through tough times.
supportive and caring towards each other
Our close-knit family always helps one another.
soft hat made from knitted fabric for the head
He wore a knit cap in the snow.
having only distant social or legal ties
The community was a loosely knit group of friends.
strong and sturdy in build
He has a well-knit physique from years of training.
heal or mend over time
The wound will knit up in a few weeks.
made with a raised twisted pattern in the fabric
She wore a warm cable-knit sweater.
knitted by hand, not on a machine
She wore a beautiful hand-knit sweater.
shirt made from fabric with interlocking loops of yarn
He wore a blue knit shirt to the party.
fabric made by knitting two yarn sets for double thickness
This sweater is made from double knit for extra warmth.
made using a circular knitting machine
The circular-knit sweater was exceptionally soft and durable..
basic stitch in knitting
She learned the knit stitch first.
Origin of knit
Old English, cnyttan (to tie)
Terms with knit included in their meaning
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knit top
sweater with a V-shaped neckline
friendship
intimately friendly or close-knit
fabric
material with a diamond-shaped knit
loyal group
close-knit group with strong loyalty and secrecy
workplace
company with a small, tight-knit group of employees
crafts
knitting pattern with alternating knit and purl stitches
clothing
knit cap for warmth in cold weather
informal
tight-knit group of people with common interests
fabric types
plush knit material, often thick, similar to velvet
relationship
polyamory where partners and metamours form a close-knit community
support
close-knit group supporting each other's literary work
close group
close-knit group sharing a familial bond
abr: slip one, knit one, and pass slipstitch over
slip one stitch, knit one, then pass slipped stitch over
acr: Slip, Slip, Knit
knitting move where two stitches are slipped then knitted together
craft
knitting pattern of alternating rows of knit and purl stitches
knitting
basic knitting pattern of alternating rows of knit and purl stitches
textile
soft knit fabric used in clothing
community
characterized by a close-knit community
Examples of knit in a sentence
He learned to knit during the long winter evenings. The two companies knit their resources for the project. Their friendship was knit by shared experiences. Her fractured arm began to knit slowly. The bones will knit without surgical intervention. She knit her brows, puzzled by the question.
The teacher knit his brows, concerned about the results. He gifted her a handmade knit for winter. The store displayed a variety of colorful knits. The baby was wrapped in a cozy knit. She bought a knit to make a sweater.
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- French:tricoter, tricot, ...
- German:stricken, Strickstück, ...
- Italian:intrecciare, maglia, ...
- Spanish:tejer, tejido, ...
- Portuguese:tricotar, malha, ...
- Chinese:编织, 针织衫, ...
- Japanese:編む, ニット, ...
- Arabic:حاكَ, قِطْعَةٌ مَحْبوكَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִסְרוֹג, סְרִיג, ...
- Russian:вязать, вязаный свитер, ...
- Ukrainian:в'язати, в'язаний одяг, ...
- Hindi:बुनना, बुना हुआ वस्त्र, ...
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