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whirr

/hwər/ verb · British & US
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What does whirr mean?

verb

To make a high-pitched, continuous sound, typically of something moving quickly or rotating. A high-pitched, continuous sound, typically of something moving quickly or rotating.

Example

"The helicopter blades whirred as it took off."

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