The meaning of WHIR is to fly, revolve, or move rapidly with a whir. How to use whir in a sentence.

WHIR definition: 1. US spelling of whirr 2. (especially of machines) to make a low, soft, continuous sound: 3. the…. Learn more.

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The softly vibrating sound of something moving fast is a whir. The whir of a hummingbird's wings up close sounds a lot like a buzzing insect. Whir is one of those words like buzz, clink, and oink that sound exactly like what they mean; this effect is called onomatopoeia.

1. to go, revolve, or otherwise move quickly with a humming sound. 2. to move or transport with a whirring sound: A car whirred him away. n. 3. an act or sound of whirring: the whir of wings. [1350–1400; Middle English quirre (Scots) < Scandinavian; compare Dan hvirre, Norwegian kvirra. See whirl]

WHIR definition: a prolonged soft swish or buzz , as of a motor working or wings flapping | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

3 senses: 1. a prolonged soft swish or buzz, as of a motor working or wings flapping 2. a bustle or rush 3. to make or cause to.... Click for more definitions.

Whir definition: To produce a vibrating or buzzing sound or move while making such a sound.

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WHIR meaning: 1. US spelling of whirr 2. (especially of machines) to make a low, soft, continuous sound: 3. the…. Learn more.