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purl1

purl1

 
pronunciation:
puhrl
parts of speech:
transitive verb & intransitive verb, noun
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Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: transitive verb & intransitive verb
inflections: purls, purling, purled
definition 1: to knit using a reverse stitch.
definition 2: to adorn or edge with loops.
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a purled stitch.
definition 2: a twisted thread of gold or silver, used in lacework, embroidery, or the like.
definition 3: a decorative edging of lace, loops, or embroidery.
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