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1. (v.i.) whir
to go, revolve, or otherwise move quickly with a humming sound.
2. (v.t.) whir
to move or transport with a whirring sound:
A car whirred him away.
3. (n.) whir
an act or sound of whirring:
the whir of wings.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME quirre (Scots) < Scand; cf. Dan hvirre, Norw kvirra. See whirl)
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1. (verb) whir, whirr, whirring, birr
sound of something in rapid motion
"whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers"
2. (verb) whizz, whiz, whirr, whir, birr, purr
make a soft swishing sound
"the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred"
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1. (noun) whir
a buzzing or whizzing sound produced by rapid or whirling motion; as, the whir of a partridge; the whir of a spinning wheel
2. (verb) whir
to whirl round, or revolve, with a whizzing noise; to fly or more quickly with a buzzing or whizzing sound; to whiz
3. (verb) whir
to hurry a long with a whizzing sound
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