Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harl
verb
/hɑːrl/
Definition
A term used to describe to draw out or tear apart, often used in the context of breaking fibers from plants or textiles.
Examples
- Farmers would harl the hemp plants to prepare the fibers for weaving.
- She showed me how to harl the flax to obtain the soft threads needed for sewing.
Meaning
In some regions, ‘harl’ refers to the process of separating the fibers from the stalk of a plant, like hemp, for use in textiles or other applications.
Synonyms
- Extract
- Separate
- Pull apart
