1. to knit with a basic stitch that produces a ribbed texture
2. to flow with a gentle murmuring sound

1. a knitting stitch that creates a raised horizontal ridge
2. a gentle murmuring sound of flowing water

Examples

• She learned to purl after mastering the basic knit stitch.
• The pattern calls for two rows of knit followed by two rows of purl.
• The stream purled softly over the smooth stones.
• A purl stitch creates texture in the knitted fabric.
• The gentle purl of the brook was soothing.
• Alternate knit and purl stitches to create a ribbed pattern.
• Water purled around the rocks in the shallow creek.