[noncount] : a stitch used in knitting — usually used before another noun ▪ a purl stitch
— purl verb, purls; purled; purl·ing [+ obj]
▪ Purl two stitches. [no obj] ▪ Purl across the row.
▪ Purl two stitches. [no obj] ▪ Purl across the row.





