knit

/nɪt/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
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