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- [nit]
- /nɪt/
- /ˈnɪt.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nit]
- /nɪt/
Definitions of knitter word
- verb with object knitter to make (a garment, fabric, etc.) by interlocking loops of one or more yarns either by hand with knitting needles or by machine. 1
- verb with object knitter to join closely and firmly, as members or parts (often followed by together): The tragedy knitted the family closer together. 1
- verb with object knitter to contract into folds or wrinkles: to knit the brow. 1
- verb with object knitter to form or create from diverse sources or elements: She knitted her play from old folk tales and family anecdotes. 1
- verb without object knitter to become closely and firmly joined together; grow together, as broken bones do. 1
- verb without object knitter to contract into folds or wrinkles, as the brow. 1
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Origin of knitter
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English knitte, Old English cnyttan to tie; cognate with German knütten; see knot1
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Parts of speech for Knitter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
knitter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
knitter usage trend in Literature
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