The contractor inspected the purlins before the roofing crew began installation.

Before laying the metal sheets, the crew checked every purlin to make sure the roof would bear the expected loads.

The carpenter inspected the purlines before starting the reroofing project.

The carpenter inspected the old purline before deciding whether to replace the roof.

We sat by the mill and listened to the purling as water threaded its way through the stones.

She sat by the window, purling a soft shawl as the rain tapped the glass.

We strolled along the purling brook, letting its gentle sound soothe our tired minds.

The old mill echoed with the purlings of the stream below.