Definitions for purl

Definitions for (noun) purl

Main entry: purl, purl stitch

Definition: a basic knitting stitch


Main entry: purl

Definition: gold or silver wire thread


Definitions for (verb) purl

Main entry: sough, purl

Definition: make a murmuring sound

Usage: the water was purling


Main entry: purl

Definition: embroider with gold or silver thread


Main entry: purl

Definition: edge or border with gold or silver embroidery


Main entry: purl

Definition: knit with a purl stitch


Main entry: swirl, whirl, whirlpool, purl, eddy

Definition: flow in a circular current, of liquids


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