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rib vs knit

knit vs rib

rib and knit both are nouns.

rib and knit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rib Yes No Yes No
knit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, knit is a hypernym of rib; that is, knit is a word with a broader meaning than rib:
  • rib: form vertical ribs by knitting
  • knit: make (textiles) by knitting
rib (noun) knit (noun)
support resembling the rib of an animal needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side
any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates) a fabric made by knitting
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
a teasing remark
cut of meat including one or more ribs
rib (verb) knit (verb)
subject to laughter or ridicule to gather something into small wrinkles or folds
form vertical ribs by knitting make (textiles) by knitting
tie or link together
Difference between rib and knit

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