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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Whir' in a Sentence

"To move rapidly with a humming or buzzing sound, as in the soft whir of an electric fan in the corner." more

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The old-fashioned sewing machine has whirred in the quiet room.
The sewing machine began to whir as Grandma worked on stitching a beautiful quilt.
The sewing machine had been whirring non-stop as she worked on her latest project.

Whir

hwur
verbTo move rapidly with a humming or buzzing sound, as in the soft whir of an electric fan in the corner.

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Last Updated On: April 10, 2024
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