Definition of whir Whir
whir
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What does whir mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: whirs |
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| whir - sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers" | ||
| whirr, whirring, birr | ||
| 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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Wiktionary 
- whir (Noun)
Alternative spelling of whirr. - whir (Verb)
Alternative spelling of whirr.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- whir (v. i.)
To whirl round, or revolve, with a whizzing noise; to fly or more quickly with a buzzing or whizzing sound; to whiz. - whir (v. t.)
To hurry a long with a whizzing sound. - whir (n.)
A buzzing or whizzing sound produced by rapid or whirling motion; as, the whir of a partridge; the whir of a spinning wheel.
