Word Meaning

fit definition and meaning

imp. & p. p. of Fight.
n. In Old English, a song; a strain; a canto or portion of a ballad; a passus.
superl. Adapted to an end, object, or design; suitable by nature or by art; suited by character, qualitties, circumstances, education, etc.; qualified; competent; worthy.
superl. Prepared; ready.
superl. Conformed to a standart of duty, properiety, or taste; convenient; meet; becoming; proper.
v. t. To make fit or suitable; to adapt to the purpose intended; to qualify; to put into a condition of readiness or preparation.
v. t. To bring to a required form and size; to shape aright; to adapt to a model; to adjust; -- said especially of the work of a carpenter, machinist, tailor, etc.
v. t. To supply with something that is suitable or fit, or that is shaped and adjusted to the use required.
v. t. To be suitable to; to answer the requirements of; to be correctly shaped and adjusted to; as, if the coat fits you, put it on.
v. i. To be proper or becoming.
v. i. To be adjusted to a particular shape or size; to suit; to be adapted; as, his coat fits very well.
n. The quality of being fit; adjustment; adaptedness; as of dress to the person of the wearer.
n. The coincidence of parts that come in contact.
n. The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.
n. A stroke or blow.
n. A sudden and violent attack of a disorder; a stroke of disease, as of epilepsy or apoplexy, which produces convulsions or unconsciousness; a convulsion; a paroxysm; hence, a period of exacerbation of a disease; in general, an attack of disease; as, a fit of sickness.
n. A mood of any kind which masters or possesses one for a time; a temporary, absorbing affection; a paroxysm; as, a fit melancholy, of passion, or of laughter.
n. A passing humor; a caprice; a sudden and unusual effort, activity, or motion, followed by relaxation or insction; an impulse and irregular action.
n. A darting point; a sudden emission.

Crossword clues for fit

- Athletic
- Be of the right size
- Be the right size and in good health
- Be the right size for
- Convulsion
- Exercise, keep ...
- Fitting
- Healthy outburst
- Healthy outburst of anger
- In good health
- In good physical condition
- Kit out
- Robust
- Seizure
- Spasm
- Suit
- Suit in good condition
- Suitable
- Suitable ... for purpose
- Tailor is in fine fettle