knit — to make clothing or other items by connecting loops of yarn with long needles or a machine
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make clothing or other items by connecting loops of yarn with long needles or a machine
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can knit a sweater faster than I can eat pizza.
- The team needs to knit together if they want to win the championship.
- She knitted her eyebrows when she saw her phone bill.
knit
VERB[/nɪt/]
to make clothing or other items by connecting loops of yarn with long needles or a machine
to make clothing or other items by connecting loops of yarn with long needles or a machine
Grandma sits to knit what fits!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English cnyttan, meaning 'to tie a knot' or 'to fasten with knots'. The word developed from Proto-Germanic roots and evolved alongside the textile-making technique of interlacing yarn to create fabric.
Breakdown
Old English cnyttan (to knot, to tie) → Middle English knit → Modern English knit. The root relates to the physical action of creating knots and interlaced loops in thread or yarn.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother can knit a sweater faster than I can eat pizza.”
“The team needs to knit together if they want to win the championship.”
“She knitted her eyebrows when she saw her phone bill.”
“Learning to knit is easier than learning to code, but both require patience.”
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