Whirr: meaning, definitions and examples
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whirr
[ wษชr ]
sound making
To whirr means to make a low, continuous, rapid sound, often like that of a machine or insect. This term often describes the noise produced by mechanical devices when they are operating. It can also refer to the sound made by objects moving quickly through the air. The action of whirring can evoke a sense of speed and activity, in contrast to stillness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fan began to whirr as it turned on.
- The drone whirred overhead, capturing stunning aerial footage.
- The old clock would whirr and tick in the quiet room.
Translations
Translations of the word "whirr" in other languages:
๐ต๐น zumbido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Surren
๐ฎ๐ฉ berdesir
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะดััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ brzฤczenie
๐ฏ๐ต ใฆใฃใผใณใจใใ้ณ
๐ซ๐ท vrombissement
๐ช๐ธ zumbido
๐น๐ท cฤฑzฤฑrdama
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ huฤenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ bzuฤanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅกๅกๅฃฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ brnenje
๐ฎ๐ธ surr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณาฏััะปะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zฤฑngฤฑldama
๐ฒ๐ฝ zumbido
Etymology
The word 'whirr' originated in the late 17th century, likely a blend of imitative sounds that reflect the action being described. It is believed to be an onomatopoeic word, meaning it phonetically imitates the sound associated with the concept it represents. The initial usage was likely in reference to the sounds made by spinning or moving objects, particularly in the context of machinery. As technology evolved, so did the application of 'whirr' to describe various mechanical sounds, extending to everything from household appliances to vehicles. The spelling has remained consistent, emphasizing its roots in natural sound imitation and its enduring relevance in both mechanical and natural contexts.