- well-knit
- well′-knit′ or well′-knit′tedadj.having all parts or elements joined closely, carefully, or firmly:a well-knit plot; a muscular, well-knit body[/ex]•Etymology: 1400–50
From formal English to slang. 2014.
well-knit
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well-knit — [wel′nit′] adj. 1. well constructed; firm and strong 2. having a sturdy body build; not lanky … English World dictionary
well-knit — index cohesive (compact) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
well-knit — adjective strongly and firmly constructed a well knit argument a well knit theatrical production well knit athletes a sailor short but well set Alexander Hamilton • Syn: ↑well set • Similar to: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
well-knit — /wel nit /, adj. closely joined together or related; firmly constructed: a well knit society; a well knit plot; a muscular, well knit body. Also, well knitted. [1400 50; late ME] * * * … Universalium
well-knit — adjective Date: 15th century firmly knit < a well knit group >; especially firmly and strongly constructioncted, compacted, or framed < a well knit drama > … New Collegiate Dictionary
well-knit — /ˈwɛl nɪt/ (say wel nit) adjective firmly and compactly built. Also, (especially in predicative use), well knit /wɛl ˈnɪt/ (say wel nit) …
well-knit — adjective Firmly constructed and held together … Wiktionary
well knit — adjective (of a person) strongly and compactly built … English new terms dictionary
well-set — adjective strongly and firmly constructed a well knit argument a well knit theatrical production well knit athletes a sailor short but well set Alexander Hamilton • Syn: ↑well knit • Similar to: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
well — 1. adv., adj., & int. adv. (better, best) 1 in a satisfactory way (you have worked well). 2 in the right way (well said; you did well to tell me). 3 with some talent or distinction (plays the piano well). 4 in a kind way (treated me well). 5… … Useful english dictionary
