purling

Meanings

• Noun

  The sound made by water flowing gently over pebbles or stones.

  - "The sound of purling water in the stream was soothing."
  - "The purling of the waterfall created a mesmerizing effect."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with purling
whirling , twirling , swirling , curling

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Variants

List of all variants of purling that leads to same result
purl , purled , purling , purls

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Etymology

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Originally comes from Old English 'purlian' meaning 'to flow with a gurgling sound'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'purling' is also used in the game of golf to describe the sound made by a well-struck ball.

2. The word 'purling' is often used to describe the sound made by a kettle as the water comes to a boil.

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Related Concepts

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1. gurgling: A similar sound made by fluids flowing through narrow passages or containers.

2. babbling brook: A small, shallow stream that makes a purling or babbling sound as the water flows over rocks and pebbles.

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Culture

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In literature, purling is often used to describe the calming sound of water in nature. In poetry, it can be used as a metaphor for the passage of time or the smooth flow of life.

How to Memorize "purling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clear stream with pebbles on the bottom making a soft, gentle sound as the water flows over them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'purling' with the sound of a babbling brook or the gentle flow of water over stones.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a peaceful stream with the word 'purling' written in bold letters above it.

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