purl
noun
1. gold or silver wire thread
Definition categories: man–made, thread, yarn
2. a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stich from the righthand side
Definition categories: man–made
Sentences with purl as a noun:
- the purl of a brook
verb
1. flow in a circular current, of liquids
Similar word(s): eddy, swirl, whirl, whirlpool
Definition categories: motion, course, feed, flow, run
2. make a murmuring sound
- the water was purling
Similar word(s): sough
Definition categories: communication, noise, resound
3. knit with a purl stitch
Definition categories: creation, knit
4. edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
Definition categories: creation, broider, embroider
5. embroider with gold or silver thread
Definition categories: creation, broider, embroider
Sentences with purl as a verb:
- Needlework purled with gold.
- Knit one, purl two.
- The huntsman was purled from his horse.