Whir has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
sound of something in rapid motion
"whir of a bird's wings"
"the whir of the propellers"
2
Alternative spelling of whirr
Verb
1
make a soft swishing sound
"the motor whirred"
"the car engine purred"
2
Alternative spelling of whirr
Example Sentences
"whir of a bird's wings"
noun
"the whir of the propellers"
noun
"the motor whirred"
verb
"the car engine purred"
verb
Broader Terms (hypernyms)