English noun: whirr | |||
1. | whirr (event) sound of something in rapid motion | ||
Samples | Whir of a bird's wings. The whir of the propellers. | ||
Synonyms | birr, whir, whirring | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sound | ||
English verb: whirr | |||
1. | whirr (perception) make a soft swishing sound | ||
Samples | The motor whirred. The car engine purred. | ||
Examples | Cars whirr in the streets , The streets whirr with cars | ||
Synonyms | birr, purr, whir, whiz, whizz | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | go, sound | ||
2. | whirr (communication) make a vibrant sound, as of some birds | ||
Synonyms | churr | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | emit, let loose, let out, utter | ||