Purl
Reversed word is lrup. The word "purl" is formed by 4 different letters: L P R U.
Definition(s) of purl:
[1] (v. t.) To decorate with fringe or embroidery.
[1] (n.) An embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a band.
[1] (n.) An inversion of stitches in knitting, which gives to the work a ribbed or waved appearance.
[1] (v. i.) To run swiftly round, as a small stream flowing among stones or other obstructions; to eddy; also, to make a murmuring sound, as water does in running over or through obstructions.
[1] (v. & n.) To rise in circles, ripples, or undulations; to curl; to mantle.
[1] (n.) A circle made by the notion of a fluid; an eddy; a ripple.
[1] (n.) A gentle murmur, as that produced by the running of a liquid among obstructions; as, the purl of a brook.
[1] (n.) Malt liquor, medicated or spiced; formerly, ale or beer in which wormwood or other bitter herbs had been infused, and which was regarded as tonic; at present, hot beer mixed with gin, sugar, and spices.
[1] (n.) A tern.
Direct anagrams: No direct anagrams found :-(
Words created inserting one letter into purl:
purls
Shorter words created from purl letters:
pul pur up
Words containing letter pairs from purl: pu ur rl
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List of words contained in purl
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Poet helper: words ending with the same letter group: rl url
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