Definition of birr Birr
/bɚˈ/ - [ber] - birr
We found 16 definitions of birr from 6 different sources.
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What does birr mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: birrs |
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| birr - sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers" | ||
| whir, whirr, whirring | ||
| sound the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music" | ||
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| birr - make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred" | ||
| whizz, whiz, whirr, whir, purr | ||
| sound, go appear in a certain way; "This sounds interesting" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- birr (Noun)
force, vigor, energy. - birr (Noun)
A strong wind. - birr (Noun)
The force of the wind; rush, impetus, momentum, driving force. - birr (Noun)
A thrust or push. - birr (Noun)
A whirring noise. - birr (Noun)
A strong trilling pronunciation. - birr (Noun)
The currency of Ethiopia, divided into 100 santims. - birr (Verb)
To make a whirring noise; make a noise like that of revolving wheels, or of millstones at work.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- birr (v. i.)
To make, or move with, a whirring noise, as of wheels in motion. - birr (n.)
A whirring sound, as of a spinning wheel. - birr (n.)
A rush or impetus; force.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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birr
The currency of Ethiopia.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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birr
bir, n. impetus: a violent push: stress in pronunciation: any sharp whirring sound. [Scot.; Ice. byrr, a favouring wind.]
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