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

whirring (ˈwɜːrɪŋ) n a prolonged soft swish or buzz, as of a motor working or wings flapping

whirring Other forms: whirrings Definitions of whirring noun sound of something in rapid motion synonyms: birr, whir, whirr

Definition of 'whirring' whirring in British English (ˈwɜːrɪŋ ) noun a prolonged soft swish or buzz, as of a motor working or wings flapping

WHIRR definition: 1. (especially of machines) to make a low, soft, continuous sound: 2. the sound or act of a…. Learn more.

whir or whirr /hwɜr, wɜr/ v., whirred, whir•ring, n. v. to move or spin quickly with a humming sound: [no object] The helicopter whirred directly overhead. [~ + object] She whirred the stone at the end of the …

The word "whirring" is a present participle of the verb "whirr," which means to make a low, continuous, rapid humming sound, typically associated with the movement of machinery, wings, or other …

whirred, whirring to move or transport (a thing, person, etc.) with a whirring sound. The plane whirred them away into the night.

Jun 25, 2025 · whirring (comparative more whirring, superlative most whirring) Spinning rapidly.

A whirr, the sounds of a whirr. Present participle of whir. The only sound came from the police helicopters ' whirring blades. The lights went out, and she blinked, looking up at the sound of …