WHIRR as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • sound of something in rapid motion
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • whir of a bird’’s wings
    • the whir of the propellers
    Hypernyms(s) whirr is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

WHIRR as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • make a vibrant sound, as of some birds
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) whirr is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • make a soft swishing sound
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the motor whirred
    • the car engine purred
    Hypernyms(s) whirr is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)