Pronunciation: /pɜrl/
noun a knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from right to left
A1 I learned how to purl in my knitting class.
A2 She used a purl stitch to create a ribbed pattern on her scarf.
B1 The intricate purl design on the sweater impressed everyone.
B2 After mastering the knit stitch, she moved on to the purl stitch.
C1 Her expertise in purling allowed her to create complex lace patterns.
C2 The purl technique she used in her knitting project was flawless.
verb to knit with a purl stitch
A1 She purls a scarf for her grandmother.
A2 He purls a sweater for his daughter.
B1 They purl intricate lace patterns in their knitting projects.
B2 The expert knitter purls effortlessly, creating beautiful designs.
C1 The master knitter can purl with incredible speed and precision.
C2 Her purling technique is unparalleled, resulting in exquisite handmade garments.
formal The intricate lace pattern was created using a combination of knit and purl stitches.
informal I'm trying to learn how to purl in my knitting class, but it's a bit tricky.
slang I totally purl-fected my scarf last night, it looks amazing!
figurative She tried to purl her way out of the situation, but eventually had to face the consequences.
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