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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Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
By traversing sonic ground across its 10 tracks that transports listeners from the open expanses of Montana to the Mississippi Hill Country, Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen effectively weave a tapestry that knits together a throughline between foundational Americana genres.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Shop button-front suit vests, lightweight knits with high necklines, casual denim styles, and breezy linen options.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Its knit upper is also designed with mesh zones that promote breathability to maximize airflow into the shoe.
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Verb
The goal is to knit together the area’s existing performing arts venues and new green space in the heart of the city.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
By traversing sonic ground across its 10 tracks that transports listeners from the open expanses of Montana to the Mississippi Hill Country, Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen effectively weave a tapestry that knits together a throughline between foundational Americana genres.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Noun
Subtle stripe detailing on both the sweater and pant hems gives this knit set a cohesive, stylish edge—and a pop of color—sans sacrificing comfort.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Shop button-front suit vests, lightweight knits with high necklines, casual denim styles, and breezy linen options.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Adjective
In the first official image, Earle posed poolside in a teeny-tiny knit bikini with metallic straps.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Its knit upper is also designed with mesh zones that promote breathability to maximize airflow into the shoe.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
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“Knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knit. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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