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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

skirling

/skɜːrlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does skirling mean?

verb

To make a high-pitched, shrill sound, especially of a wind instrument. To produce a shrill, piercing sound, often in a loud and harsh manner.

Example

"The bagpipes skirled through the streets, filling the air with a loud and mournful sound."

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