Noun
- 1. whir, whirr, whirring, birr, sound
- usage: sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers"
Verb
- 1. whizz, whiz, whirr, whir, birr, purr, sound, go
- usage: make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred"
- 2. churr, whirr, utter, emit, let out, let loose
- usage: make a vibrant sound, as of some birds
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