knit

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|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 [[needle]]s or by machine.
2. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To create a [[stitch]] by pulling the working [[yarn]] through an existing stitch from back to front.
3. {{lb|en|figuratively|transitive}} To [[join]] closely and firmly together.
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To become closely and firmly joined; become [[compact]]ed.
5. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[grow]] together.
6. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[combine]] from various elements.
7. {{lb|en|intransitive|of bones}} To heal following a [[fracture]].
8. {{lb|en|transitive}} To form into a [[knot]], or into knots; to tie together, as cord; to fasten by tying.
9. {{lb|en|transitive}} To draw together; to contract into wrinkles.

Noun

1. A knitted [[garment]].
2. A session of knitting.

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