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2 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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In the quiet laboratory, the centrifuge will be whirring as it separates samples for analysis.
By the end of the experiment, the centrifuge will have been whirring constantly, separating different components of the solution.

Whir

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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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