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purl vs broider

broider vs purl

purl is a noun but broider is not a noun.

purl and broider both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
purl Yes No Yes No
broider No No Yes No
As verbs, broider is a hypernym of purl; that is, broider is a word with a broader meaning than purl:
  • purl: embroider with gold or silver thread
  • broider: decorate with needlework
Other hypernyms of purl include embroider.
As verbs, broider is a hypernym of purl; that is, broider is a word with a broader meaning than purl:
  • purl: edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
  • broider: decorate with needlework
Other hypernyms of purl include embroider.
purl (noun) broider (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
purl (verb) broider (verb)
make a murmuring sound decorate with needlework
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 purl and broider

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