1. (

• eddy ,
• purl ,
• whirlpool ,
• swirl ,
• whirl

) flow in a circular current, of liquids ;

2. (

• sough ,
• purl

) make a murmuring sound; "the water was purling" ;

3. (

• purl ,

) knit with a purl stitch ;

4. (

• purl ,

) edge or border with gold or silver embroidery ;

5. (

• purl

) embroider with gold or silver thread ;