Whirr

Alternative forms

 * whir

Pronunciation

 * , or,  (especially Scottish English)
 * ,, or , ,

Etymology
Perhaps from hvirfla:.

Verb

 * 1) To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
 * 2)  To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.
 * 3)  To cause (something) to make such a sound.

Synonyms

 * (make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound): buzz, drone, hum, purr, whine, whistle, whizz
 * (cause (something) to make such a sound):

Translations

 * Finnish: ,


 * German: surren

Noun

 * 1) A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
 * 2) A bustle of noise and excitement.

Synonyms

 * (sibilant buzz or vibration): buzz, drone, hum, purr, whine, whistle, whizz
 * (bustle of noise and excitement): bustle, hustle

Translations

 * Finnish: ,

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