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English noun: whirr

1. whirr (event) sound of something in rapid motion


SamplesWhir of a bird's wings.
The whir of the propellers.


Synonymsbirr, whir, whirring


Broader (hypernym)sound


English verb: whirr

1. whirr (perception) make a soft swishing sound


SamplesThe motor whirred.
The car engine purred.


ExamplesCars whirr in the streets , The streets whirr with cars


Synonymsbirr, purr, whir, whiz, whizz


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)go, sound

2. whirr (communication) make a vibrant sound, as of some birds


Synonymschurr


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)emit, let loose, let out, utter









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