well-knit

  • 1well-knit — well′ knit′ or well′ knit′ted adj. having all parts or elements joined closely, carefully, or firmly: a well knit plot; a muscular, well knit body[/ex] • Etymology: 1400–50 …

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  • 2well-knit — [wel′nit′] adj. 1. well constructed; firm and strong 2. having a sturdy body build; not lanky …

    English World dictionary

  • 3well-knit — index cohesive (compact) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 4well-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: ↑ …

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  • 5well-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] * * * …

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  • 6well-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

  • 7well-knit — /ˈwɛl nɪt/ (say wel nit) adjective firmly and compactly built. Also, (especially in predicative use), well knit /wɛl ˈnɪt/ (say wel nit) …

  • 8well-knit — adjective Firmly constructed and held together …

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  • 9well knit — adjective (of a person) strongly and compactly built …

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  • 10well-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: ↑ …

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