Difference between murmur and purl

Definitions

noun

1. a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
2. an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
3. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
4. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

verb

1. speak softly or indistinctly
2. make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

Examples

Before Malfurion could ask who she meant, Tyrande brought the glaive up in a salute and murmured something in the hidden tongue of the Sisterhood.

The paramedic said he was still alive, moving his hand and murmuring something.

During the night two young partisans sat on guard at the bedroom door listening to murmured conversation.

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Definitions

verb

1. make a murmuring sound
2. flow in a circular current, of liquids
3. embroider with gold or silver thread
4. knit with a purl stitch
5. edge or border with gold or silver embroidery

noun

1. 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

Examples

The search for a replacement cause brought with it shallow opportunism, the honing of public relations skills and a ragbag of nostrums, some of them purloined from its political opponents.

The water gurgled and purled, loudly at first, then softly, as a powerful foot-wide whirlpool took shape.

The other, often easier, method is to exchange the purline for a much stronger and larger one.

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