\ ˈpər(-ə)l
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Definition of purl
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: gold or silver thread or wire for embroidering or edging
2
: the intertwisting of thread that knots a stitch usually along an edge
3
: purl stitch
purl
verb (1)
purled; purling; purls
Definition of purl (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: to embroider with gold or silver thread
b
: to edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
2
: to knit in purl stitch
: to do knitting in purl stitch
purl
noun (2)Definition of purl (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: a purling or swirling stream or rill
2
: a gentle murmur or movement (as of purling water)
purl
verb (2)
purled; purling; purls
Definition of purl (Entry 4 of 4)
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“Purl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purl. Accessed 27 Jan. 2022.
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