knit

English

/ˈnɪt/

verb
Definitions
  • (ambitransitive) To turn thread or yarn into a piece of fabric by forming loops that are pulled through each other. This can be done by hand with needles or by machine.
  • (figuratively) To join closely and firmly together.
  • (intransitive) To become closely and firmly joined; become compacted.
  • (intransitive) To grow together.
  • (transitive) To combine from various elements.
  • (intransitive) Of bones: to heal following a fracture.
  • (transitive) To form into a knot, or into knots; to tie together, as cord; to fasten by tying.
  • (transitive) To draw together; to contract into wrinkles.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English knitten inherited from Old English cnyttan (knit, bind, add, tie, append, fasten) inherited from Proto-Germanic *knutjaną.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*knutjaną

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