Whirr has 5 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
A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
Verb
1
make a soft swishing sound
"the motor whirred"
"the car engine purred"
2
make a vibrant sound, as of some birds
3
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
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)