Definition of knit

• imp. & p. p. - of Knit
• v. t. - To form into a knot, or into knots; to tie together, as cord; to fasten by tying.
• v. t. - To form, as a textile fabric, by the interlacing of yarn or thread in a series of connected loops, by means of needles, either by hand or by machinery; as, to knit stockings.
• v. t. - To join; to cause to grow together.
• v. t. - To unite closely; to connect; to engage; as, hearts knit together in love.
• v. t. - To draw together; to contract into wrinkles.
• v. i. - To form a fabric by interlacing yarn or thread; to weave by making knots or loops.
• v. i. - To be united closely; to grow together; as, broken bones will in time knit and become sound.
• n. - Union knitting; texture.