Dictionary Check: purl

"purl" is a valid word!

Scrabble 6 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

noun

gold or silver wire thread

noun

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

Synonyms:
verb

flow in a circular current, of liquids

verb

make a murmuring sound

Example: "the water was purling"
Synonyms:
verb

knit with a purl stitch

verb

edge or border with gold or silver embroidery

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