definition of
purl

[1] #1 purl v. [eddy, whirlpool, swirl, whirl] flow in a circular current, of liquids. wn

[2] #2 purl v. [sough] make a murmuring sound; "the water was purling". wn

[3] #3 purl v. knit with a purl stitch. wn

[4] #4 purl n. gold or silver wire thread. wn

[5] #5 purl n. [purl stitch] a basic knitting stitch. wn