1. a knitting stitch that creates a raised horizontal ridge on the front side of the work
Usage: knitting
2. the gentle murmuring sound of flowing water
Usage: literary

1. present participle of purl: to knit with a purl stitch
Usage: knitting
2. present participle of purl: to flow with a gentle murmuring sound
Usage: literary

Examples

• She alternated between knitting and purling to create the ribbed pattern.
• The purling of the brook created a peaceful atmosphere in the garden.
• After knitting two rows, she began purling the next row.
• The stream was purling softly over the smooth stones.
• The scarf pattern called for two rows of knit stitches followed by two rows of purling.
• We could hear the creek purling through the meadow.
• Her grandmother taught her the difference between knitting and purling.