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whir

noun verb

Sound of something in rapid motion

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Word length
4
Starts with
W
Ends with
R
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C2

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noun

  1. Sound of something in rapid motion

    “Whir of a bird's wings”

verb

  1. Make a soft swishing sound

    “The motor whirred”

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Whir of a bird's wings
The whir of the propellers
The motor whirred
The car engine purred

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