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purl vs embroider

embroider vs purl

purl is a noun but embroider is not a noun.

purl and embroider both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
purl Yes No Yes No
embroider No No Yes No
As verbs, embroider is a hypernym of purl; that is, embroider is a word with a broader meaning than purl:
  • purl: embroider with gold or silver thread
  • embroider: decorate with needlework
Other hypernyms of purl include broider.
As verbs, embroider is a hypernym of purl; that is, embroider is a word with a broader meaning than purl:
  • purl: edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
  • embroider: decorate with needlework
Other hypernyms of purl include broider.
purl (noun) embroider (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) embroider (verb)
make a murmuring sound add details to
embroider with gold or silver thread decorate with needlework
edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
knit with a purl stitch
flow in a circular current, of liquids
Difference between purl and embroider

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