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4 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 sewing machine began to whir as Grandma worked on stitching a beautiful quilt.
As the helicopter took off, its rotor blades started to whir loudly.
As the bicycle wheels spin, they whir softly, creating a rhythmic sound.
The gears of the bicycle are whirring as the cyclist speeds down the hill.

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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