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whirring

 

[ หˆwษœหrษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sound machinery

Whirring refers to a continuous, rapid, or vibrating sound made by machinery or devices. This sound is often associated with the operation of motors, fans, or other mechanical parts that undergo rotation or rapid movement.

Synonyms

buzzing, humming, vibrating

Examples of usage

  • The fan was whirring softly in the background.
  • As the drone took off, it made a distinct whirring noise.
  • The computer's cooling system started whirring when the graphics card was under heavy load.
Context #2 | Noun

sound description

Whirring can describe the sound itself produced by machinery, especially that which indicates movement or operation. This term can evoke a sense of mechanical efficiency or activity.

Synonyms

buzz, drone, hum

Examples of usage

  • I heard the whirring of the washing machine from the other room.
  • The whirring of the laptop fan signaled that it was getting too hot.
  • There was an eerie whirring sound coming from the abandoned factory.

Translations

Translations of the word "whirring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zumbido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เค‚เคœเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช summen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berputar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะดั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szumienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒผใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒผ้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vrombissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zumbido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vฤฑzฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ™์œ™๊ฑฐ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทู‚ุทู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bzuฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bzuฤanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—กๅ—กๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brnenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบgandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ั€ั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤฑzฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zumbido

Etymology

The word 'whir' is of imitative origin, suggesting a sound mimicking the noise made by quickly rotating or moving objects. Its earliest recorded use dates back to the late Middle English period, around the 14th century, as a variant of 'whirren,' which means to make a buzzing or whizzing sound. The suffix '-ing' was added to create the gerund form, indicating the ongoing action of the sound. Throughout its evolution, 'whirring' has maintained its core association with motion and sound, particularly in relation to machines. As technology has advanced, the application of the term has expanded to include a variety of devices, from simple household appliances to complex machinery in industrial settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,394, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.