Meaning & Definition of Knit in English
English⟶
Knit
/nɪt/
noun
1. A fabric made by knitting
synonym:
- knit
2. A basic knitting stitch
synonym:
- knit,
- knit stitch,
- plain,
- plain stitch
3. Needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
synonym:
- knit,
- knitting,
- knitwork
verb
1. Make (textiles) by knitting
- "Knit a scarf"
synonym:
- knit
2. Tie or link together
synonym:
- knit,
- entwine
3. To gather something into small wrinkles or folds
- "She puckered her lips"
synonym:
- pucker,
- rumple,
- cockle,
- crumple,
- knit
Examples of using
She knit him a sweater.
Tom likes to knit.