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How to pronounce “purl

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Pronunciation guide for purl

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of purl with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Telling Our Way to the SeasThe guts purl and twist in his turbulence,
Definition summary
A particular stitch in knitting in which the working yarn is pulled through an existing stitch from front to back.

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How to pronounce purl

Telling Our Way to the Seas

The guts purl and twist in his turbulence,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “purl

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A particular stitch in knitting in which the working yarn is pulled through an existing stitch from front to back.
  • The edge of lace trimmed with loops.
  • An embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a band.
  • [Verb]
  • To decorate with fringe or embroidered edge
  • (knitting) To use or create a purl stitch or stitches.

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