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 purl purl /pɜrl/

noun

  1. A basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stich from the righthand side  ( purl , purl stitch )
    a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stich from the righthand side
  2. Gold or silver wire thread  ( purl )
    gold or silver wire thread

verb

  1. () Make a murmuring sound  ( sough , purl )
    make a murmuring sound
     The water was purling
    the water was purling
  2. () Flow in a circular current, of liquids  ( whirlpool , eddy , whirl , purl , swirl )
    flow in a circular current, of liquids
  3. () (handicraft) knit with a purl stitch  ( purl )
    (handicraft) knit with a purl stitch
  4. Embroider with gold or silver thread  ( purl )
    embroider with gold or silver thread
  5. Edge or border with gold or silver embroidery  ( purl )
    edge or border with gold or silver embroidery


 masseter masseter /məˈsiːtər/

noun

  1. A large muscle that raises the lower jaw and is used in chewing  ( masseter )
    a large muscle that raises the lower jaw and is used in chewing
     Chewing gum exercises the masseter muscle, which is crucial for jaw movement.
    Chewing gum exercises the masseter muscle, which is crucial for jaw movement.


 revolver revolver /rɪˈvɑːlvɝ/

noun

  1. () A pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)  ( six-gun , six-shooter , revolver )
    a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
      The detective spun the chambers of his revolver.
    The detective spun the chambers of his revolver.
  2. A door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings  ( revolver , revolving door )
    a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings


 bract bract /brækt/

noun

  1. A modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence  ( bract )
    a modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence
     The bract of the plant protected its delicate flower buds.
    The bract of the plant protected its delicate flower buds.