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chirp

/tʃɜː(ɹ)p/

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noun

A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.

Examples :

"The sudden chirp of a cricket startled me awake. "

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noun

(radar, sonar, radio telescopy etc.) A pulse of signal whose frequency sweeps through a band of frequencies for the duration of the pulse.

Examples :

"The radar operator identified the approaching aircraft by analyzing the unique frequency pattern of its emitted chirp. "

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verb

To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets

Examples :

"The little birds chirped happily outside the classroom window. "

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verb

To speak in a high-pitched staccato

Examples :

"The little girl began to chirp happily about her new toy, her voice high and quick like a bird's. "

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verb

(radar, sonar, radio telescopy etc.) To modify (a pulse of signal) so that it sweeps through a band of frequencies throughout its duration.

Examples :

"The scientist chirped the radar signal to detect the faint echoes from the distant spacecraft. "

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verb

To cheer up; to make (someone) happier.

Examples :

"The bad news about the test made her sad, but her friend chirped her up by telling her funny stories. "

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