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1. purl - noun

· gold or silver wire thread

Hypernym(s): thread, yarn




2. purl - noun

· a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stich from the righthand side

Synonym(s): purl_stitch

Hypernym(s): knitting_stitch




3. purl - verb

· flow in a circular current, of liquids

Synonym(s): eddy, whirlpool, swirl, whirl

Hypernym(s): run, flow, feed, course




4. purl - verb

· make a murmuring sound; "the water was purling"

Synonym(s): sough

Hypernym(s): make_noise, resound, noise




5. purl - verb

· knit with a purl stitch

Hypernym(s): knit




6. purl - verb

· edge or border with gold or silver embroidery

Hypernym(s): embroider, broider




7. purl - verb

· embroider with gold or silver thread

Hypernym(s): embroider, broider





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