Definition of purl - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
waterintr. Rare flow with a murmuring sound in swirlsintr. Rare
- The stream began to purl softly.
2.
knittingtr. TECH. use an inverted stitch in knittingtr. TECH.
- She learned to purl quickly.
Noun
1.
needleworkTECH. knitting stitch creating ribbed patternTECH.
- She learned how to make a purl stitch.
2.
craftingDated gold or silver wire threadDated
- The artisan used purl to embellish the garment.
3.
textilesTECH. edge of lace with loopsTECH.
- The dress had a delicate purl along the hem.
4.
waterRare curling movement of waterRare
- The stream had a gentle purl as it flowed.
Images of purl
knitting stitch creating ribbed pattern 
gold or silver wire thread 
edge of lace with loops 
curling movement of water
Expressions with purl
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basic knitting stitch with needle through front
She learned how to knit using the purl stitch.
make one purl stitch in knitting
She learned how to purl one in her first class.
knitting pattern alternating plain and purl stitches
She used one plain, one purl for the scarf.
Origin of purl
Middle English, pirlyng (whirling)
Terms with purl included in their meaning
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crafts
knitting pattern with alternating knit and purl stitches
knitting
knitting pattern with alternating plain and purl stitches
craft
knitting pattern of alternating rows of knit and purl stitches
knitting
basic knitting pattern of alternating rows of knit and purl stitches
craft
knitting pattern alternating plain and purl stitches
knitting
make one purl stitch in knitting
Examples of purl in a sentence
As the river purled, it created a soothing ambiance. She practiced how to purl for her new scarf. He struggled to purl the intricate pattern. The pattern required a purl every other row. She practiced the purl to perfect her skills. The jeweler admired the purl's intricate design.
Purl was woven into the fabric for a regal touch. The scarf featured a beautiful purl at its edges. She admired the intricate purl on the vintage lace. The purl of the brook was soothing to hear. A soft purl could be seen in the fountain.
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- French:murmurer, maille envers, ...
- German:plätschern, Purlstich, ...
- Italian:gorgogliare, rovescio, ...
- Spanish:susurrar, punto revés, ...
- Portuguese:murmurar, ponto tricô, ...
- Chinese:潺潺流动, 反针, ...
- Japanese:ささやくように流れる, 裏編み目, ...
- Arabic:هَمْهَمَ, غَرْزَة مَقْلُوبَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְגַּלְגֵּל, תֵּפֶר הָפוּךְ, ...
- Russian:журчать, изнаночная петля, ...
- Ukrainian:муркотіти, виворітна петля, ...
- Hindi:कलकल बहना, पर्ल सिलाई, ...
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