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Purling: meaning, definitions and examples

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purling

 

[ หˆpษ™หrlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound, water

Purling refers to the soft, murmuring sound made by water flowing gently over rocks or pebbles. This term is often used to describe the soothing noise associated with streams and brooks. The sound is indicative of a tranquil environment, often evoking images of nature and serenity. Additionally, in the context of knitting, 'purling' involves a specific stitch that creates a textured fabric when mixed with knitting. Thus, the term can be appreciated both in natural settings and in craft-related contexts.

Synonyms

bubbling, gurgling, murmuring.

Examples of usage

  • The river was purling peacefully through the valley.
  • I love to sit by the purling brook and listen to the sounds.
  • She could hear the purling of the stream from her cabin.
  • He was purling the yarn smoothly to create an intricate pattern.

Translations

Translations of the word "purling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น purling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเฅเคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Purling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ purling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั€ะปั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ purling

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒผใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท purling

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ purling

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท purling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ„๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุฑู„ูŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ purling

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ purling

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณขๆตช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ purling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ purling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟัƒั€ะปะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒฃแƒ แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ purling

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ purling

Etymology

The term 'purling' has its origins in Middle English, where it is derived from the word 'purlen,' which means to ripple or make a murmuring sound. The word is possibly of imitative origin, reflecting the natural sound made by running water. 'Purl' in knitting comes from a different context, where it refers to a specific stitch pattern, but both uses are tied to a sense of fluidity and gentle motion. Historically, 'purl' has been associated with water and the delicate sounds of nature, giving it a dual meaning that spans both the auditory and the tactile. The intimate connection of the word with serene landscapes and crafts has allowed 'purling' to bridge various applications, making it a rich part of the English lexicon.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,149, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.