verb (used with object), un·knit·ted or un·knit, un·knit·ting.
- to untie or unfasten (a knot, tangle, etc.); unravel (something knitted); undo.
- to weaken, undo, or destroy.
- to smooth out (something wrinkled).
verb (used without object), un·knit·ted or un·knit, un·knit·ting.
- to become undone.
verb -knits, -knitting, -knitted or -knit
- to make or become undone, untied, or unravelled
- (tr) to loosen, weaken, or destroyto unknit an alliance
- (tr) rare to smooth out (a wrinkled brow)