1. plural of purling; the action or sound of a stream flowing with a murmuring or swirling motion
Usage: often used poetically or descriptively
2. plural of purling; a knitting stitch in which the needle passes through a loop from back to front, creating a reverse stockinette texture
Usage: knitting and textile arts

Examples

• The purlings of the mountain stream created a soothing soundtrack to our hike.
• She listened to the gentle purlings of the brook as it wound through the forest.
• The knitter alternated between knit and purling stitches to create the textured pattern.
• The purlings in her sweater design added visual interest and depth.
• The soft purlings of the water echoed through the canyon.
• She mastered the purlings technique after weeks of practice.