knitted vs knit

Definitions

adjective

1. made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving

Examples

Baader-Meinhof: also known as Red Army Faction (RAF); operations are primarily ün the Federal Republic of Germany. balaclava: a knitted hood commonly used by CT operators to conceal facial features.

First commercialization application just is knitted make sock and parachute.

A friend knitted me a fabulous Nordic jumper, which immediately took on the status of security blanket.

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Definitions

verb

1. make (textiles) by knitting
2. tie or link together
3. to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

noun

1. a fabric made by knitting
2. a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side
3. needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

Examples

A little wool, a couple of knitting needles and a bit of time and lives can be changed.

But after three years of frantic knitting, they decided to end the challenge, despite reaching halfway.

Both were well known in this close-knit community and deepest sympathy is extended to their families.

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