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whirring

/hwəˈrɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does whirring mean?

verb

Making a high-pitched, continuous sound, typically of something moving quickly or rotating.

Example

"The whirring of the helicopter's blades was deafening as it landed on the rooftop."

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