whir - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'whir' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Whir

[ n.]

- A buzzing or whizzing sound produced by rapid or whirling motion; as, the whir of a partridge; the whir of a spinning wheel.

2 . Whir

[ v. i.]

- To whirl round, or revolve, with a whizzing noise; to fly or more quickly with a buzzing or whizzing sound; to whiz.

3 . Whir

[ v. t.]

- To hurry a long with a whizzing sound.

1 . whir

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- sound of something in rapid motion

Example in sentence:

2 . whir

[ v]

Meaning (2):
- make a soft swishing sound

Example in sentence:

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