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Meanings of knit figure in English

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Usage of knit figure in English
1
With head erect, the strong- knit figure of the chief stands at repose.
The War Chief of the Six Nations: A Chronicle of Joseph Brant
2
Captain Forster looked with surprise at the strong, well knit figure.
Rujub, the Juggler
3
Nigel, with his clean, well- knit figure, looked his best in spotless white flannels.
The Great Prince Shan
4
Precisely at ten the door opened and a tall, thin, loose- knit figure entered.
Donovan Pasha, and Some People of Egypt — Volume 3
5
Ned saw him clearly now, the trim, well- knit figure, and the handsome, melancholy face.
The Texan Star: The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty
6
His well-built, tight- knit figure gave one the impression that he was even stronger than he looked.
A Maid of the Silver Sea
7
He had a handsome, finely knit figure, and was one of the best horsemen in the West.
The Prussian Officer
8
He was of short but well- knit figure.
The Mettle of the Pasture
9
His was a tall, slender, well- knit figure, and Grief, studying him, estimated his character from his face.
A Son of the Sun
10
She glanced slightly at Jack's bronzed countenance, surrounded by a bushy beard and whiskers, and well- knit figure.
John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea
11
Sara's heart leapt suddenly as she descried Trent's lean, well- knit figure amongst those dotted about on the lawn.
The Hermit of Far End
12
Collot d'Herbois lounged lazily forward, and presently he threw his ill- knit figure into the chair lately vacated by Marguerite.
The Elusive Pimpernel
13
The candidate, a tall, somewhat burly man, with hard, shrewd face and loosely knit figure, was shaking hands with every one.
A Prince of Sinners
14
He appeared to be in the prime of manhood, and exhibited a tall yet well- knit figure, and a fine bold handsome countenance.
Roger Willoughby: A Story of the Times of Benbow
15
There were latent energy and power in his firm-set mouth, his square eyebrows, and the whole pose of his elastic, well- knit figure.
The Mystery of Cloomber
16
Only when it came to the civilians his eyes rested with some degree of satisfaction on Travers' well- knit figure and fresh-colored face.
The Native Born; or, the Rajah's People
This collocation consists of:
Knit figure across language varieties
United Kingdom
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