| 释义 |
Definition of purler in English: purlernoun ˈpəːlə British informal A headlong fall. the horse went a purler at the last fence Example sentencesExamples - Glenn McGrath's pre-match purler meant a surprise call-up for Michael Kasprowicz: ‘Yeah, it was a pretty amazing day all round,’ he admitted.
- What the annoyance it was, was the ironing board coming a right purler as the flex wrapped itself around its legs.
Origin Mid 19th century: from dialect purl 'upset, overturn'. Rhymes curler, pearler, twirler, whirler |