eddy vs purl

eddy and purl both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
eddy	Yes	No	Yes	No
purl	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, eddy and purl are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of eddy include swirl, whirl, whirlpool.

eddy (noun)	purl (noun)
a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself	a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the righthand side
	gold or silver wire thread

eddy (verb)	purl (verb)
flow in a circular current, of liquids	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