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词汇 purler
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Definition of purler in English:

purler

noun ˈpəːlə
British informal
  • A headlong fall.

    〈英,非正式〉跟头,栽倒

    the horse went a purler at the last fence

    这匹马跳最后一道栅栏时栽倒了。

    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
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