whirr in English: The low humming sound of something turning fast, like a machine or small wings. (noun)

Translation

The low humming sound of something turning fast, like a machine or small wings.

Word origin

An imitative word that copies the sound it names, used in English since the Middle Ages, probably with Scandinavian influence.

Gender

Pluralwhirrs

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A whirr is the steady sound of something spinning fast.

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Whirr copies the sound it names, like buzz and hum.

drone .

Whirr is also a verb: machines and wings can whirr.

sound

A sound is anything that you can hear with your ears.

noise

A loud or unpleasant sound.

machine

A thing with moving parts that uses power to do work for people.

fan

A machine with blades that turn to move the air and keep you cool. A "fan" is also a person who likes a singer, team, or film very much.

engine

The part of a machine that uses fuel or power to make it move.

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