knit

verb
UK: /nɪt/
US: /nɪt/

  1. To make fabric or clothing by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

    1. She can knit a scarf in a day if she tries hard enough.
    2. My grandmother loves to knit sweaters for all the grandchildren during the winter.

  2. To join together closely and firmly.

    1. We must knit together to solve this problem.
    2. The community was knit together by their shared experience during the flood.

Synonyms

weave interweave connect join
knit noun

  1. A type of fabric made by interlocking loops of yarn.

    1. This shirt is made of a soft knit.
    2. She prefers wearing knit fabrics because they're so comfortable and flexible.
knit adjective

  1. Made of knitted fabric.

    1. I bought a knit dress for the party.
    2. She wore a comfortable knit sweater on the cold winter day, which kept her warm.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "knit" in English means: To make fabric or clothing by interlocking loops of yarn with needles., To join together closely and firmly..

The phonetic transcription of "knit" is /nɪt/ in British English and /nɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "knit": weave, interweave, connect, join.

Example usage of "knit": "She can knit a scarf in a day if she tries hard enough.". More examples on the page.