whir | English to English Dictionary

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whir

(/hw//[@]/r )

sound of something in rapid motion(noun.event)

Example:
Whir of a bird's wings.
The whir of the propellers.

Synonym:
birr, whirr, whirring

source: wordnet30
A buzzing or whizzing sound produced by rapid or whirling motion; as, the whir of a partridge; the whir of a spinning wheel.(noun)

source: webster1913

make a soft swishing sound(verb.perception)

Example:
The motor whirred.

Synonym:
birr, purr, whirr, whiz, whizz

source: wordnet30
To whirl round, or revolve, with a whizzing noise; to fly or more quickly with a buzzing or whizzing sound; to whiz.(verb)

source: webster1913
To hurry a long with a whizzing sound.(verb)

source: webster1913

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