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purl

UK
/pɜːl/
US
/pɜrl/

Translations

purlverb
purled
Past Simple
purled
Past Participle
purling
Gerund
UK
/pɜːl/
US
/pɝl/
The stream began to purl gently as it flowed over the rocks.
Ручей начал журчать мягко, когда он тек через камни.
Synonyms
gurgle
murmur
babble
flow
trickle
purlnoun
purls
pl
UK
/pɜːl/
US
/pɜrl/
перловая вязка
She admired the intricate purl of the knitted sweater.
Она восхищалась сложной перловой вязкой вязаного свитера.
Additional translations
вихрь
завиток
Synonyms
loop
coil
twist
curl
purladjective
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to purl knitting stitches.

Definitions

purlverb
To knit with a reverse stitch, creating a raised pattern on the fabric.
She decided to purl the next row to add texture to the scarf.
To flow or ripple with a murmuring sound, as a stream over stones.
The brook purled gently as it wound through the meadow.
purlnoun
A type of stitch in knitting where the yarn is brought to the front of the work and the needle is inserted from back to front.
She learned how to knit using both knit and purl stitches.
A gentle murmuring sound, often associated with flowing water.
The purl of the stream was soothing as we sat by the riverbank.
A type of alcoholic drink, traditionally made by infusing ale with wormwood or other bitter herbs.
He ordered a purl at the old tavern, curious about its unique taste.
purladjective
Relating to or made using the purl stitch in knitting.
She switched to purl rows to create a ribbed effect.
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