Pirn vs. Pirl — What's the Difference?

A Pirn is a rod onto which weft thread is wound for use in weaving. Unlike a bobbin, it is fixed in place, and the thread is delivered off the end of the pirn rather than from the centre.

(transitive) To twist or wind, especially into a cord or braid etc.

A cone-shaped spool or bobbin on which thread or yarn is wound, used most often for weaving.

(intransitive) To ripple or swirl, especially of water.

The amount of thread wound on a shuttle or reel.

(transitive) To cause to revolve or spin.

(transitive) To wind (yarn) onto a pirn, usually by means of a pirn winder.

A ripple; a twist or curl.

A quill or reed on which thread or yarn is wound; a bobbin; also, the wound yarn on a weaver's shuttle; also, the reel of a fishing rod.

To spin, as a top.

To twist or twine, as hair in making fishing lines.