purl in WordNet English dictionary

1. flow in a circular current, of liquids
   eddy  purl  whirlpool  swirl  whirl 
   
2. make a murmuring sound
   "the water was purling"
   sough  purl 
   
3. embroider with gold or silver thread
   purl 
   
4. edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
   purl 
   
5. knit with a purl stitch
   purl 
   

1. a basic knitting stitch
   purl  purl stitch 
   
2. gold or silver wire thread
   purl