knit

//nɪt//
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Visual representation of knit

Verb

knitInfinitive
knitPresent tense
knittedPast tense
knittedPast participle
knittingPresent participle
knitsThird-person singular
1

To make fabric or a garment by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine.

She learned to knit a scarf for her grandmother.

2

To join or cause to grow together, as broken bones.

The broken bone will knit together in about six weeks.

3

To draw together or contract, especially the brows in a frown.

She knit her brows in concentration.

Antonym

Noun

1

A knitted fabric or garment.

This soft knit is perfect for winter.

2

A basic stitch in knitting.

The pattern alternates between knit and purl stitches.

Adjective

knitCanonical form
1

Made by knitting.

She wore a knit sweater on the cold day.

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