whirr in Italian
whirr in Italian is frullio, sibilo, frullare — whirr means to make something move or shake while producing a low buzzing noise.
whirr in Italian
frullio
A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
sibilo
A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
frullare
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
roteare
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
sbattere
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
turbinare
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
vorticare
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
What does "whirr" mean?
- verb To make something move or shake while producing a low buzzing noise.
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verb To produce a hissing, buzzing or droning noise.
"In a city where media companies and hospitals have armed guards, this accessibility is unusual. Inside, drivers sit and chat in between shifts, the overhead fan whirring and causing the dim electric light to flicker over their faces."
- verb To make something produce that kind of buzzing noise.
- verb (of a panther) To produce a low rumbling sound in the throat when contented, similar to a cat's purr.
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- In a city where media companies and hospitals have armed guards, this accessibility is unusual. Inside, drivers sit and chat in between shifts, the overhead fan whirring and causing the dim electric light to flicker over their faces.
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What is "whirr" in Italian?
"whirr" in Italian is frullio, sibilo, frullare. whirr means: To make something move or shake while producing a low buzzing noise.
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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