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English noun: whir

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


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


Synonymsbirr, whirr, whirring


Broader (hypernym)sound


English verb: whir

1. whir (perception) make a soft swishing sound


SamplesThe motor whirred.
The car engine purred.


ExamplesCars whir in the streets , The streets whir with cars


Synonymsbirr, purr, whirr, whiz, whizz


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)go, sound









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