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purl

Meaning

verb

  1. flow in a circular current, of liquids
  2. make a murmuring sound
    “the water was purling”
  3. knit with a purl stitch
  4. edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
  5. embroider with gold or silver thread

noun

  1. gold or silver wire thread
  2. a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stich from the righthand side

Synonyms for purl

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