noun Download 🔗Share A particular stitch in knitting; an inversion of stitches giving the work a ribbed or waved appearance. Examples : "The knitter carefully worked the purl stitch to create a textured pattern on the scarf. " style material wear art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The edge of lace trimmed with loops. Examples : "The delicate purl of the handmade lace gave the baby blanket a sweet, finished look. " material wear style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a band. Examples : "The queen's gown featured a delicate purl of silver thread along the neckline, adding a subtle shimmer to its design. " material appearance style art wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To decorate with fringe or embroidered edge Examples : "Needlework purled with gold." style appearance art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share An inverted stitch producing ribbing etc Examples : "Knit one, purl two." style technical material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A heavy or headlong fall; an upset. Examples : "The toddler took a nasty purl off the bottom step, but luckily wasn't hurt. " disaster action event outcome Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To upset, to spin, capsize, fall heavily, fall headlong. Examples : "The huntsman was purled from his horse." action disaster Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A circle made by the motion of a fluid; an eddy; a ripple. Examples : "The gentle stream made a small purl as it flowed over the smooth stones. " nature physics phenomena Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A gentle murmuring sound, such as that produced by the running of a liquid among obstructions. Examples : "the purl of a brook" sound nature environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To flow with a murmuring sound in swirls and eddies. Examples : "The small stream purled around the rocks in the garden, creating a soothing sound. " nature sound environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To rise in circles, ripples, or undulations; to curl; to mantle. Examples : "The milk steamed gently in the pot, beginning to purl as tiny bubbles rose to the surface. " nature action appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Ale or beer spiced with wormwood or other bitter herbs, regarded as a tonic. Examples : "After a long, cold day working in the garden, a warm mug of purl helped Dad feel refreshed and energized. " drink food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Hot beer mixed with gin, sugar, and spices. Examples : "After a long, cold day working outside, a warm purl was exactly what he needed to take the chill off. " drink food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A tern. Examples : "From the beach, we watched a purl gracefully dive into the ocean, searching for fish. " animal bird Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading