knit meaning and definition

KNIT noun

Definition of knit (noun)

1. a fabric made by knitting
2. a basic knitting stitch
   • synonyms: knit stitch, plain, plain stitch
3. needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
   • synonyms: knitting, knitwork

KNIT verb

Definition of knit (verb)

1. make (textiles) by knitting
   • "knit a scarf"
2. tie or link together
   • synonyms: entwine
3. to gather something into small wrinkles or folds
   • "She puckered her lips"
   • synonyms: cockle, crumple, pucker, rumple