well-knit \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\adjective Etymology: Middle English wele knitte, from wele, wel well + knitte knit, past participle of knitten to knit — more at knit : firmly knit; especially: firmly and strongly constructed, compacted, or framed < a well-knit athlete > < a well-knit argument > < a well-knit composition > < well-knit communities >