1syllable
purl
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Definitions ofpurl
1noun
- A particular stitch in knitting; an inversion of stitches giving the work a ribbed or waved appearance.
- The edge of lace trimmed with loops.
- An embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a band.
1verb
- To decorate with fringe or embroidered edge
Example: "Needlework purled with gold."
- An inverted stitch producing ribbing etc
Example: "Knit one, purl two."
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