purl

Noun
  1. Gold or silver wire thread (synset 104032780)
    is a type of: thread, yarn - a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
  2. A basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stich from the righthand side (synset 104032574)
    is a type of: knitting stitch - a stitch taken in knitting
    same as: purl stitch
Verb
  1. Flow in a circular current, of liquids (synset 202051599)
    is a type of: course, feed, flow, run - move along, of liquids
    same as: eddy, swirl, whirl, whirlpool
  2. Make a murmuring sound (synset 201048687)
    "the water was purling"
    is a type of: make noise, noise, resound - emit a noise
    same as: sough
  3. Knit with a purl stitch (synset 201675228)
    referred to in: handicraft - a craft that requires skillful hands
    is a type of: knit - make (textiles) by knitting
  4. Edge or border with gold or silver embroidery (synset 201672173)
    is a type of: broider, embroider - decorate with needlework
    verb group: purl - embroider with gold or silver thread
  5. Embroider with gold or silver thread (synset 201672039)
    is a type of: broider, embroider - decorate with needlework
    verb group: purl - edge or border with gold or silver embroidery

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