intransitive verb
Definition: To flow or move in a smooth, gentle manner, often making a soft, murmuring sound, like a stream or a small body of water.
Example: The brook began to purl softly as it flowed over the rocks.
noun
Definition: A type of decorative stitch used in knitting, or a sound made by flowing water.
Example: The purl stitch adds texture to the knitted fabric.
transitive verb
Definition: To finish the edge of something, like a piece of fabric, with decorative stitching or to knit using a specific stitch that creates a textured pattern.
Example: She decided to purl the edges of the scarf to give it a nice finish.