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WHIR

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Whir.

Whir - as a noun

Sound of something in rapid motion

Example: "Whir of a bird's wings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
birrwhirrwhirring

Whir - as a verb

Make a soft swishing sound

Example: "The motor whirred"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
birrpurrwhirrwhizz

Example Sentences

"The helicopter blades began to whir as it lifted off the ground."
"The drone's propellers started to whir as it took off."
"I could hear the whir of the ceiling fan in the background."
"As I turned the key, the engine started with a whir."
"The blender made a loud whir as it pureed the ingredients."
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Word Game Points

Is WHIR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whir is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WHIR has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is WHIR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whir is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WHIR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is WHIR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whir is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHIR has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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