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

Etymology

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.