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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 | ||
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