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purl
verb(purl)
flow in a circular current, of liquids
Synonyms: eddy, swirl, whirl, whirlpool,
purl
verb(purl)
make a murmuring sound
Synonyms: sough,
Examples:
The water was purling.
purl
noun(purl)
a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stich from the righthand side
Synonyms: purl stitch,
purl
verb(purl)
edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
purl
verb(purl)
embroider with gold or silver thread
purl
noun(purl)
gold or silver wire thread
purl
verb(purl)
knit with a purl stitch

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