whir
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whirrs, 3rd person singular present; whirred, past participle; whirs, 3rd person singular present; whirred, past tense; whirring, present participle;
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whirrs, 3rd person singular present; whirred, past participle; whirs, 3rd person singular present; whirred, past tense; whirring, present participle;
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(esp. of a machine or a bird's wings) Make a low, continuous, regular sound
- - the ceiling fans whirred in the smoky air
Noun
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A sound of such a type
- - the whir of the projector
Web Definitions:
- sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers"
- whizz: make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred"
- WHIR (1230 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Danville, Kentucky, USA. The station is currently owned by Hometown Broadcastng of Danville Inc. WHIR features The Charlie Perry Show which can be heard Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. ...
- Alternative spelling of whirr; Alternative spelling of whirr
- (whirly) the unpleasant spinning feeling one get's when very drunk. e.g. "I was so off my face last night that I started to get a bit whirly". Suggested by R. Bailey.
- (whirly) (pi. whirlies) = whirlwind carrying drift-snow and pursuing a devious track;