PURLS Synonyms
13 hypernyms for purls. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PURLS
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| interweaves | verb v | |||||
verb • interlace by or as if by weaving | ||||||
| knits | verb v | |||||
noun • a fabric made by knitting • a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side • needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine verb • make (textiles) by knitting • tie or link together • to gather something into small wrinkles or folds | ||||||
| loops | noun n | |||||
noun • fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines • anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) • (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated • an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan) • the basic pattern of the human fingerprint • a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied • the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component • an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop • a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates • a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane verb • move in loops • make a loop in • fly loops, perform a loop • wind around something in coils or loops • fasten or join with a loop | ||||||
| stitches | noun n | |||||
noun • a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing • a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running verb • fasten by sewing; do needlework | ||||||
| weaves | verb v | |||||
noun • pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric verb • interlace by or as if by weaving • create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton • sway from side to side • to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course | ||||||
| eddy | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910) verb • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||
| sough | verb, noun v, n | |||||
verb • make a murmuring sound | ||||||
| swirl | verb v | |||||
noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||
| whirl | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • confused movement • the shape of something rotating rapidly • a usually brief attempt • the act of rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • cause to spin • flow in a circular current, of liquids • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis • fly around | ||||||
| whirlpool | noun n | |||||
noun • a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) verb • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||
| purl stitch | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the righthand side verb • make with purl stitches | ||||||