Whirred: meaning, definitions and examples

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whirred

 

[ wษœหr ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

machine sounds

The term 'whirred' refers to a continuous humming or buzzing sound made by a machine or device in motion. It often describes the noise produced by the spinning of components like fans, motors, or mechanical gadgets. The sound can suggest a sense of speed or activity and might be associated with motion, reflecting the operation of machinery. In literature, it can also be used to create imagery or evoke a sensory experience related to technology or nature.

Synonyms

buzzed, hummed, vibrated, whizzed

Examples of usage

  • The drone whirred overhead, capturing stunning views.
  • The old fan whirred softly in the corner of the room.
  • As the engine started, it whirred to life.
  • The computer's fan whirred continuously during heavy processing.

Translations

Translations of the word "whirred" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zunido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เค‚เคœเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช surren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berputar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะดั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szumieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒผใƒƒใจใ„ใ†้Ÿณใ‚’็ซ‹ใฆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vrombir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zumbido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vฤฑzฤฑldamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›…์›…๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฑุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bzuฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bzuฤaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—กๅ—กๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brnenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brรบna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ัา›ั‹ั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒŸแƒฆแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤฑzฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zumbido

Etymology

The word 'whir' can be traced back to Middle English, where it was likely derived from the Old English 'hwierfan', which means 'to turn' or 'to whirl'. It is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic '*hwirwลnฤ…', reflecting the action of spinning or moving in a circular motion. The onomatopoeic nature of the word captures the essence of the sound it describes, making it a fitting term for various mechanical and natural phenomena. Over time, 'whir' gave birth to 'whirred', which is the past tense form, used in contexts where a motion has already occurred, enriching the English lexicon with words that evoke auditory sensations connected to movement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,990 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.