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whirr

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: whirr

1
 nv
sound of something in rapid motion
make a vibrant sound, as of some birds
2
 v
make a soft swishing sound
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: whirr
1

n sound of something in rapid motion

Synonyms:
birr, whir, whirring
Type of:
sound
the sudden occurrence of an audible event

v make a vibrant sound, as of some birds

Synonyms:
churr
Type of:
emit, let loose, let out, utter
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
2

v make a soft swishing sound

Synonyms:
birr, purr, whir, whiz, whizz
Type of:
go, sound
make a certain noise or sound
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