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whirr

/wɜː/ /wɝ/

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noun

Summen, surren

A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.

Examples :

"The persistent whirr of the office printer filled the quiet room. "

Das anhaltende Summen des Bürodruckers erfüllte den ruhigen Raum.

sound machine technology

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noun

Wirbel, Getöse

A bustle of noise and excitement.

Examples :

"The announcement that school was canceled due to snow caused a sudden whirr of excitement among the students. "

Die Ankündigung, dass die Schule wegen Schnee ausfiel, verursachte ein plötzliches Getöse der Aufregung unter den Schülern.

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verb

Summen, surren

To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.

Examples :

"The blender began to whirr as I made my morning smoothie. "

Der Mixer begann zu summen, als ich meinen Morgensmoothie zubereitete.

sound machine technology

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verb

Summen, surren

To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.

Examples :

"The ceiling fan began to whirr as it sped up. "

Der Deckenventilator begann zu summen, als er schneller wurde.

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verb

Summen, surren lassen

To cause (something) to make such a sound.

Examples :

"The old fan whirred loudly, making a buzzing sound. "

Der alte Ventilator summte laut und erzeugte ein summendes Geräusch.