knit or knitted; knitting
1
: to form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
2
a
: to link firmly or closely
knitted my hands
b
: to cause to grow together
time and rest will knit a fractured bone
c
: to contract into wrinkles
knitted her brow
3
chiefly dialectal
: to tie together
1
: to make knitted fabrics or objects
2
a
: to become compact
b
: to grow together
c
: to become drawn together
knitter
noun
1
2
a
: a knit fabric
b
variants
or knitted
1
: made from fabric formed by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles : made from a knitted fabric
red knit socks
a knit/knitted cap
2
: involving connections or bonds between things or people
a novel with a tightly knit plot
… a closely knit team of specialists and medical care professionals.—
Dorothea D. Glass
Dorothea D. GlassA record is usually the result of a small, tightly knit team working in very close contact and with a continuity of attention.—Brian Eno
Brian EnoExamples of knit in a Sentence
Verb
a style that knits together material from many different sources
a town knit together by farming
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Beyond denim, Panda is running trials with finer yarn counts and exploring applications in twills, canvas, shirting, and knits.
—Kasi Martin, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Brochu Walker’s new locale at 1809 East Cabrillo Boulevard offers low-key styles including dresses, shirts, skirts, cashmere sweaters and relaxed knits.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
April Benshosan, Glamour, 14 July 2025
Turner, meanwhile, went classic and all-white in his knit polo shirt and chino trousers, and finished off the look with brown suede shoes.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 July 2025
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Verb
Pendant necklaces remain a key statement, styled here with a slouchy knit and subtle kick flares.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Beyond denim, Panda is running trials with finer yarn counts and exploring applications in twills, canvas, shirting, and knits.
—Kasi Martin, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
Noun
Keep knits like sweaters and blankets in good shape with a cold water wash.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Brochu Walker’s new locale at 1809 East Cabrillo Boulevard offers low-key styles including dresses, shirts, skirts, cashmere sweaters and relaxed knits.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Adjective
And unlike canvas, mesh, or knit fabric, leather is the easiest to clean (just wipe it with a damp cloth).
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 14 July 2025
Turner, meanwhile, went classic and all-white in his knit polo shirt and chino trousers, and finished off the look with brown suede shoes.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 July 2025
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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knit. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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knit
1 of 2 verb
knit or knitted; knitting
1
: to form a fabric or garment by interlacing yarn or thread in connected loops with needles
knit a sweater
2
: to draw or come together closely as if knitted : unite firmly
wait for a broken bone to knit
3
: wrinkle entry 2
knit her brow
knitter
noun
knit
2 of 2 noun
: a knit fabric or garment
Medical Definition
knit
verb
knit or knitted; knitting
: to cause to grow together
time and rest will knit a fractured bone
: to grow together
fractures in old bones knit slowly
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