Meaning of 'purl'

Find the meaning of the word ‘purl’

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Meaning of ‘purl’

7 definitions found.

purl

noun

a basic knitting stitch

Synonyms: plain

noun

gold or silver wire thread

verb

make a murmuring sound

Example: "the water was purling"

Synonyms: sough

verb

embroider with gold or silver thread

verb

edge or border with gold or silver embroidery

verb

knit with a purl stitch

verb

flow in a circular current, of liquids

Synonyms: whirl

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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