whirr

Meanings

• Noun

  A loud, continuous, or intermittent sound made by the rapid rotation of an engine or machinery.

  - "The fan made a soft whirr as it began to spin."
  - "The motorbike engine roared and whirred as it revved up."
  - "The CD player made a faint whirr as it spun the disc."

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Synonyms

bustle , hustle , buzz , drone , hum , purr , whine , whistle , whizz , buzz , drone , hum , purr , whine , whistle , whizz

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whirr
cur , fur , nur , pur , tur

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Variants

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whir , whirr , whirred , whirring , whirrs , whirs

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Etymology

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Old English hwerian ‘to turn, revolve’, related to hwir ‘round, about’.

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Trivia

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1. The word whirr is also used in the field of entomology to describe the sound made by certain insects, such as crickets.

2. The sound of a whirring fan is often used as a sleep aid, as the constant noise can help mask other distractions and promote relaxation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Engine: A machine that converts energy into mechanical power. Engines use various methods to transform energy into force and motion, such as internal combustion, steam power, or electricity.

2. Machinery: Mechanical equipment used to perform work. Machinery can be powered by humans, animals, or engines and is used for various purposes, such as transportation, manufacturing, and construction.

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Culture

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Whirr is a common sound associated with machinery and engines. In literature, it is often used to describe the sound of a spinning top or a wind turbine. In music, it is a common sound effect used to represent the sound of a motor or engine.

How to Memorize "whirr"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a spinning top or a wind turbine to memorize the sound and meaning of whirr.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a car engine starting or a CD player spinning to the word whirr.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Whirring Wheels' to remember the meaning of whirr.

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