Definitions for: Knit


[n] needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
[n] a basic knitting stitch
[n] a fabric made by knitting
[v] to gather something into small wrinkles or folds; "She puckered her lips"
[v] make (textiles) by knitting; "knit a scarf"
[v] tie or link together



Webster (1913) Definition: Knit, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Knit or Knitted; p. pr. &
vb. n. Knitting.] [OE. knitten, knutten, As. cnyttan, fr.
cnotta knot; akin to Icel. kn?ta, Sw. knyta, Dan. knytte. See
Knot.]
1. To form into a knot, or into knots; to tie together, as
cord; to fasten by tying.

A great sheet knit at the four corners. --Acts x.
11.

When your head did but ache, I knit my handkercher
about your brows. --Shak.

2. 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.

3. To join; to cause to grow together.

Nature can not knit the bones while the parts are
under a discharge. --Wiseman.

4. To unite closely; to connect; to engage; as, hearts knit
together in love.

Thy merit hath my duty strongly knit. --Shak.

Come, knit hands, and beat the ground, In a light
fantastic round. --Milton.

A link among the days, toknit The generations each
to each. --Tennyson.

5. To draw together; to contract into wrinkles.

He knits his brow and shows an angry eye. --Shak.


Knit, v. i.
1. To form a fabric by interlacing yarn or thread; to weave
by making knots or loops.

2. To be united closely; to grow together; as, broken bones
will in time knit and become sound.

To knit up, to wind up; to conclude; to come to a close.
``It remaineth to knit up briefly with the nature and
compass of the seas.'' [Obs.] --Holland.


Knit, n.
Union knitting; texture. --Shak.

Synonyms: cockle, crumple, entwine, knit stitch, knitted fabric, knitting, knitwork, plain, plain stitch, pucker, rumple

See Also: balbriggan, cloth, conjoin, crease, create from raw material, create from raw stuff, crinkle, crisp, double knit, fabric, intertwine, jersey, join, knitting stitch, loop, material, needlecraft, needlework, purl, purl stitch, rib, ruckle, run up, scrunch, scrunch up, sew, sew together, stitch, stockinet, stockinette, textile, tricot, wrinkle

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