knit
/nɪt/
verb
- To make a piece of clothing or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn using needles or a machine.
- My grandmother taught me how to knit a scarf.
- He is knitting a blanket for the new baby.
- She knits sweaters for her grandchildren every winter.
- To join or unite closely and firmly.
- The shared experience knit the team together.
- Time and trust helped knit their friendship even stronger.
- The broken bone will knit in about six weeks.
- To draw together (one's eyebrows) in a frown or expression of concentration.
- She knit her brows when she heard the confusing news.
- The teacher knit her eyebrows at the student's excuse.
- He knit his forehead in deep thought.
noun
- A type of fabric or stitch made by knitting.
- The store sells both knits and woven fabrics.
- This sweater is made of a soft knit.
- She prefers knits because they are stretchy and comfortable.