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PURL Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word purl. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word purl. (close relations)
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Definition of PURL
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purlspurling

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eddy
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

• founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)

verb

• flow in a circular current, of liquids

sough
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make a murmuring sound

swirl
verbv
noun

• the shape of something rotating rapidly

verb

• turn in a twisting or spinning motion

• flow in a circular current, of liquids

whirl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• confused movement

• the shape of something rotating rapidly

• a usually brief attempt

• the act of rotating rapidly

verb

• turn in a twisting or spinning motion

• cause to spin

• flow in a circular current, of liquids

• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

• fly around

whirlpool
nounn
noun

• a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

verb

• flow in a circular current, of liquids

purl stitch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the righthand side

verb

• make with purl stitches

Best Hypernyms For PURL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for purl, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
broider embroider course feed flow knit noise resound run thread yarn
Phrases (2)
knitting stitchmake noise

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