"Whirred" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Whirred" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Whirred" Meaning

Past tense of "whir", meaning to make a high-pitched, intense humming or buzzing sound, typically of machinery.

"Whirred" Examples

Verb: Whirred


Examples:


The lawnmower whirred to life as my father started it up for the first time this season.
The fan whirred in my face as I sat in front of it, trying to cool down.
The power drill whirred as I screwed in the last screw on the bookshelf.
The helicopter blades whirred as the aircraft took off for its long flight across the country.
The motor whirred with a high-pitched noise as I revved it up to full speed.

"Whirred" Similar Words

Whirligigs

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Whirligigs are ornamental objects that spin or turn in the wind. They are typically decorative, often being constructed from metal, wood, or plastic, and are typically used in gardens, parks, or other outdoor areas. The term can also refer to a person who assigns arbitrary or complicated tasks to others, often in a whimsical or humorous manner.<br><br>Examples:<br><br> "The garden was filled with lovely whirligigs that danced in the breeze."<br> "The project manager was known to assign whirligigs to his team members, making their tasks confusing and difficult to complete."<br><br>Synonyms for whirligig include:<br><br> Ornament<br> Decoration<br> Windcatcher<br> Weather vane<br><br>Antonyms for whirligig include:<br><br> Stationary object<br> Stable structure<br> Fixed feature.

Whirlpool

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A whirlpool is a rotating body of water, often caused by a hole or a current underwater, that pulls objects towards the center with great force.

Whirlpools

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A whirlpool is a large, circular or spiral movement of water that forms when a fluid flows into a narrow or circular space,creating a void that pulls objects towards its center. Whirlpools can occur in nature, such as in the ocean or a river, or can be created in a laboratory or a controlled environment.

Whirls

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To whirl, whirls or whirlwind means to move in a rapid spinning motion, or to move around with great speed and energy, often in a vortex-like manner. For example:<br><br> The tornado is reducing the building to dust with its powerful whirl.<br> The skateboarders began to whirl around the bowl, performing daring tricks.<br><br>It can also be used to describe an object or a phenomenon that is rotating or spinning, often rapidly.

Whirlwind

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A whirlwind is a powerful and violent column of air that forms during a tornado or a strong thunderstorm. It is a rotating air current that touches the ground, causing damage to buildings, trees, and other objects in its path.

Whirlwinds

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Whirlygig

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Whirr

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A low, steady humming or vibrating sound, often produced by machinery or an engine.

Whirring

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The word "whirring" is the present participle of the verb "whir", which means a soft, swift, and continuous humming or buzzing noise, typically of an engine or machine. It can also describe something that is moving or spinning quickly and smoothly.

Whirry

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I couldn't find the word "whirry" in any dictionary. It's possible that it's a made-up or incorrect spelling, or it could be a word used in a specific dialect or context that I'm not familiar with.<br><br>However, I think you may be thinking of the word "whir", which means to move quickly and make a high-pitched humming or buzzing sound. For example: "The blender whirred as it mixed the batter."

Whirtle

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I think you meant "whirlwind".<br><br>Whirlwind refers to a strong rotating column of air that forms over land during severe thunderstorms. It is a type of tornado or twister, characterized by a rotating air column that can cause significant damage and destruction.

Whisk

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Whisked

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Whisked means suddenly or quickly taken or moved to a different place, or taken away suddenly from a person or place.<br><br>Example: The sudden storm whisked away the blanket, exposing me to the cold wind.

Whisker

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A long, thin, thread-like growth of hair on the face of certain mammals, usually near the mouth, similar to a thin mustache, or a short, thin hair on the body of certain animals, such as cats and rabbits.

Whiskered

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Having a beard or whiskers.

Whiskering

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Having or having thick, striped edges or margins, like a cat's whiskers.