pirl

/pɜːrl/ or /pɪrl/

Definitions

1. verb

to spin or twist (something) into a thread or yarn, especially wool or flax.

“The spinner pirls the wool into a fine thread.”

2. verb

to twist or turn (something) into a spiral shape.

“The engineer tried to pirl the metal wire into a spiral.”

3. noun

a small, usually spiral-shaped thread or yarn.

“The pirl of wool was wrapped around the spindle.”

4. noun

a small, spiral-shaped thread or filament.

“The pirl of the spider’s web sparkled in the sunlight.”

Synonyms

  • spin
  • twist

Antonyms

  • loosen
  • unravel