knit | ||
1. | [ verb ] make (textiles) by knitting | |
Examples: | "knit a scarf" |
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Related terms: | create_from_raw_material purl rib handicraft knitting knitter sew | |
2. | [ verb ] tie or link together | |
Synonyms: | entwine | |
Related terms: | join loop purl_stitch | |
3. | [ noun ] (clothing) a fabric made by knitting | |
Synonyms: | knitted_fabric | |
Related terms: | fabric double_knit jersey stockinet tricot balbriggan | |
4. | [ verb ] to gather something into small wrinkles or folds | |
Synonyms: | pucker cockle rumple crumple draw | |
Examples: | "She puckered her lips" |
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Related terms: | wrinkle draw | |
5. | [ noun ] a basic knitting stitch | |
Synonyms: | plain plain_stitch knit_stitch | |
Related terms: | knitting_stitch | |
6. | [ noun ] needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine | |
Synonyms: | knitwork knitting | |
Related terms: | needlework tie_up | |
Similar spelling: |
knut knot Knutt Knuth knout Knott knotty |