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PURL

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Purl.

How to pronounce purl:

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Purl - as a noun

Gold or silver wire thread

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purl stitch

Purl - as a verb

Flow in a circular current, of liquids

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eddyswirlwhirlwhirlpool

Make a murmuring sound

Example: "The water was purling"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sough

Knit with a purl stitch

Edge or border with gold or silver embroidery

Embroider with gold or silver thread

Example Sentences

"She knitted a beautiful purl stitch into her scarf."
"The sweater had intricate purl patterns across the front."
"To finish the edge, she created a row of purls."
"The purl added texture to the fabric."
"He dropped a purl and had to undo a few stitches."
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Word Game Points

Is PURL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, purl is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PURL has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is PURL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, purl is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PURL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is PURL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, purl is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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