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The Meaning of knit

  • (imp. & p. p.) of Knit
  • (v. t.) To form into a knot, or into knots; to tie together, as cord; to fasten by tying.
  • (v. t.) To form, as a textile fabric, by the interlacing of yarn or thread in a series of connected loops, by means of needles, either by hand or by machinery; as, to knit stockings.
  • (v. t.) To join; to cause to grow together.
  • (v. t.) To unite closely; to connect; to engage; as, hearts knit together in love.
  • (v. t.) To draw together; to contract into wrinkles.
  • (v. i.) To form a fabric by interlacing yarn or thread; to weave by making knots or loops.
  • (v. i.) To be united closely; to grow together; as, broken bones will in time knit and become sound.
  • (n.) Union knitting; texture.

Homophones

nit

Rhymes

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