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whir
noun
verb
Sound of something in rapid motion
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noun
Sound of something in rapid motion
“Whir of a bird's wings”
verb
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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