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broider vs purl

purl vs broider

broider is not a noun while purl is a noun.

broider and purl both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
broider No No Yes No
purl Yes No Yes No
As verbs, purl is a hyponym of broider; that is, purl is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than broider:
  • broider: decorate with needlework
  • purl: embroider with gold or silver thread
Other hyponyms of broider include faggot, fagot.
broider (noun) purl (noun)
a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the righthand side
gold or silver wire thread
broider (verb) purl (verb)
decorate with needlework make a murmuring sound
embroider with gold or silver thread
edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
knit with a purl stitch
flow in a circular current, of liquids
Difference between broider and purl

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