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whirr in Italian

whirr in Italian is frullio, sibilo, frullare — whirr means to move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.

whirr in Italian

frullio
noun
A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
sibilo
noun
A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
frullare
verb
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
roteare
verb
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
sbattere
verb
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
turbinare
verb
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
vorticare
verb
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.

What does "whirr" mean?

  1. verb To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
  2. verb To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.
  3. verb To cause (something) to make such a sound.
  4. verb (of a panther) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented, much like the domestic cat’s purr.
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What is "whirr" in Italian?

"whirr" in Italian is frullio, sibilo, frullare. whirr means: To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.

Are there other ways to say "whirr" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 7 translations listed for "whirr": frullio, sibilo, frullare, roteare, sbattere, turbinare.

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