Word Frequency
knit (nɪt
)
Definitions
verb
Word forms: knits, knitting, knitted, knit
- 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
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- a fabric or garment made by knitting
- (in combination) ⇒
a heavy knit
Derived Forms
ˈknittable adjectiveˈknitter noun
Word Origin
Old English cnyttan to tie in; related to Middle Low German knütten to knot together; see knot1Example Sentences Including 'knitter'
As a born-again knitter , I have learned to resist the temptations of intricate colours and patterns.Globe and Mail (2003)
To insure my abstinence, I gave her needles to my neighbour, Anne, a knitter who thrives on challenges.Globe and Mail (2003)
`The legislation would have required us to agree a contract with each and every knitter for every style and size," said Goodman.Times, Sunday Times (2004)
`With seven sizes per style, and 300 styles, that's over 2,000 different contracts for each knitter.Times, Sunday Times (2004)
fellow knitter said that I was going to go in the parade and she had an idea for me.Why me?
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