purl meaning and definition

PURL noun

Definition of purl (noun)

1. gold or silver wire thread
2. a basic knitting stitch
   • synonyms: purl stitch

PURL verb

Definition of purl (verb)

1. flow in a circular current, of liquids
   • synonyms: eddy, swirl, whirl, whirlpool
2. make a murmuring sound
   • "the water was purling"
   • synonyms: sough
3. knit with a purl stitch
4. edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
5. embroider with gold or silver thread