Purl: meaning, definitions and examples

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purl

 

[ pษœหrl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

knitting

To knit with a reverse stitch.

Synonyms

knit in reverse

Examples of usage

  • She decided to purl the scarf instead of knitting it.
  • Purling is a technique used in knitting to create a textured pattern.
Context #2 | Noun

knitting

A reverse stitch in knitting.

Synonyms

reverse stitch

Examples of usage

  • The purl adds a nice texture to the fabric.
  • She used both knit and purl stitches in her project.

Translations

Translations of the word "purl" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ะทะฐะฒะธะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคฎเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlingen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memutar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒะธะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skrฤ™caฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใญใ˜ใ‚‹ (nejiru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enrouler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enroscar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผkmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๋‹ค (gamda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู„ู (yalaf)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kroutit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรบtiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทๆ›ฒ (juวŽn qลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ (gakhveva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผkmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enroscar

Word origin

The word 'purl' originated from Middle English 'pirlyng' which means twisting or winding. It has been used in the context of knitting since the 16th century, referring to a reverse stitch. Purling is an essential technique in knitting to create various textures and patterns in fabrics.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,297 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.