purblind

Example Sentences

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This was more dangerous in one sense—if I fell to the right, there would be no purlins to catch me—but the framing beam was thicker, and I could walk it like a tightrope.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

Shawn and I spent the better part of a week making purlins to finish the barn roof.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

I shouted to Shawn when the purlins were clean.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

Richard was in the forklift as I drove up the hill, moving a stack of purlins for the shop Dad was building in Franklin, near town.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

The purlins were heavy and the sun relentless.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover