Meaning of the word knits in English

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knits

US /nɪts/
UK /nɪts/

Verb

1.

make (a garment, fabric, etc.) by interlocking loops of yarn or thread with knitting needles or on a machine

Example:
She knits beautiful sweaters for her grandchildren.
The machine knits fabric quickly and efficiently.
2.

(of a broken bone) mend or unite

Example:
The doctor said his broken arm would knit back together in six weeks.
The broken pieces of the vase could not be knit back together.

Noun

a knitted garment or fabric

Example:
She wore a soft wool knit.
The store sells various types of knits for all seasons.