Knot and Purl

Knot

Knot verb - To twist together into a usually confused mass.

Purl and knot are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Purl" instead a verb "Knot".

Nearby Words: knotty, knotting

Purl

Purl verb - Flow in a circular current, of liquids.

Knot and purl are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knot" instead a verb "Purl".

Nearby Words: purled, purling
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Purl and Knot. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/knot/purl
Knot & Purl. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/knot/purl>.
Purl or Knot. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/knot/purl.
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