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Skirl Definition & Meaning

skirl
noun
  1. the sound of (the chanter of) a bagpipe
verb
  1. make a shrill, wailing sound; "skirling bagpipes"
  2. play the bagpipes

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Frequently asked questions

What does skirl mean?
the sound of (the chanter of) a bagpipe make a shrill, wailing sound; "skirling bagpipes" play the bagpipes
What part of speech is skirl?
Skirl is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does skirl have?
Skirl has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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