purl

• Substantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: einerseits ein Metallfaden aus Gold- oder Silberdraht, der in der Stickerei oder als Randverzierung verwendet wird, andererseits eine grundlegende Masche beim Stricken, die eine gerippte Textur erzeugt.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a thread of gold or silver wire used in embroidery or edging, and a basic knitting stitch that creates a ribbed texture.

1. Gold or silver wire threadC1formal

   A fine thread made of gold or silver, often used in embroidery or decorative weaving.

   Gold- oder Silberdraht

   • The dress was embroidered with purl thread.
   • She used purl to add a metallic sheen to the fabric.
   • The antique tapestry featured intricate purl details.

2. B2formal

   A basic knitting stitch that creates a bumpy texture on the fabric, often used in combination with the knit stitch.

   Linke Masche

   • The pattern requires alternating knit and purl stitches.
   • She learned how to do a purl stitch in her first knitting class.
   • The sweater has a beautiful purl pattern along the edges.

• Verb in der Handarbeit (Stricken), das eine Masche bezeichnet, die die Rückseite einer rechten Masche ist, oder die Handlung, eine solche Masche zu stricken.

A verb used in knitting to describe a stitch that is the reverse of a knit stitch, or to describe the act of making such a stitch.

1. Flow in a circular currentC1formal

   To flow with a gentle, swirling motion, often with a soft murmuring sound.

   Wirbeln

   • The stream purled gently over the smooth stones.
   • Water purled around the roots of the old willow tree.
   • The brook purled its way through the quiet valley.

   Synonymeeddyswirlwhirl

2. Make a murmuring soundC1formal

   To produce a soft, continuous, and low sound, like a gentle stream or a quiet conversation.

   Plätschern

   • The wind purled through the leaves of the forest.
   • A quiet laughter purled from the group of friends.
   • The distant waterfall purled in the background.

   Synonymebabbleflowgurglemurmurrippletricklewhisper

3. Knit with a purl stitchB2formalart

   To create a stitch in knitting that produces a bumpy texture on the fabric's surface.

   Links stricken

   • She purled the next row to create a ribbed pattern.
   • The pattern instructs you to purl two stitches together.
   • He learned to purl after mastering the basic knit stitch.

   Antonymeknit

4. Edge or border with gold or silver embroideryC2formalbritishart

   To decorate the edge of a piece of fabric with intricate gold or silver threadwork.

   Mit Gold- oder Silberstickerei einfassen

   • The royal robe was purled with fine gold thread.
   • She purled the hem of the ceremonial cloth with silver.
   • The ancient tapestry was purled along its borders.

   Synonymeadorndecorateembroiderornamenttrim

5. Embroider with gold or silver threadC2formalbritishart

   To adorn fabric by sewing patterns using metallic threads, typically gold or silver.

   Mit Gold- oder Silberfaden sticken

   • The artisan purled the vestments with intricate designs.
   • They purled the banner with symbols of the kingdom.
   • The dress was purled with delicate silver flowers.