purl

• Nom avec deux sens distincts : fil fait de fil d'or ou d'argent utilisé en broderie ou pour border un bord, et point de tricot de base créant une texture côtelée.

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.

   Fil d'or ou d'argent

   • 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.

   Point envers

   • 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.

• Verbe utilisé en tricot pour désigner une maille qui est l'inverse de la maille endroit, ou l'action de former une telle maille.

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.

   Couler en tourbillonnant doucement

   • 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.

   Synonymeseddyswirlwhirl

2. Make a murmuring soundC1formal

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

   murmurer doucement (en parlant d'un ruisseau ou d'une voix)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbabbleflowgurglemurmurrippletricklewhisper

3. Knit with a purl stitchB2formalart

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

   Faire une maille envers

   • 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.

   Antonymesknit

4. Edge or border with gold or silver embroideryC2formalbritishart

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

   border ou orner de broderies d'or ou d'argent

   • 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.

   Synonymesadorndecorateembroiderornamenttrim

5. Embroider with gold or silver threadC2formalbritishart

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

   broder avec du fil d'or ou d'argent

   • 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.