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Whirring Definition & Meaning

whirring
adjective
  1. like the sound of rapidly vibrating wings
noun
  1. sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers"

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Frequently asked questions

What does whirring mean?
like the sound of rapidly vibrating wings sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers"
What part of speech is whirring?
Whirring is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does whirring have?
Whirring has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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