PURL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word PURL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PURL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Purl

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late Middle English (as noun): of uncertain origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pəːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

denoting or relating to a knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from right to left.

Short Definition:

denoting or relating to knitting stitch made by putting needle through front of stitch from right to left

Word: Purl

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pəːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

knit with a purl stitch

Short Definition:

knit with purl stitch

Examples:
  • knit one, purl one

Word: Purl

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pəːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a cord of twisted gold or silver wire used for bordering or edging something.

Short Definition:

decorative cord of gold or silver wire

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