? The rush (of water); swirl. rare.

Agitated or turbulent movement of water, esp. the sea (now rare). Also (in later use chiefly): the straining, pitching, or rolling of a vehicle…

The action or sound of water or another liquid flowing in this manner; a murmur, a gurgle. Also in extended use, of the breath (cf. purl, v.3 2a).

The movement of agitated water.

A mass of water churned up by a boat.

(a) nonce-use a ripple caused by the wind on water and having the appearance of a shadow running over it; (b) an area behind a moving object where…