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Topic: Nature

whir

IPA: /wɜːr/

KK: /wɜr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move quickly and smoothly while making a low, continuous sound like a buzz or vibration.

Example: The drone began to whir as it took off into the sky.

noun

Definition: A sound that is made by something moving quickly, often like a buzzing or vibrating noise.

Example: I could hear the whir of the fan as it cooled the room.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a low, continuous, vibrating sound, often associated with machinery or movement.

Example: The drone began to whir as it took off into the sky.

whirl

IPA: /wɜrl/

KK: /wɜrl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move in a circular or spinning motion, often quickly and in different directions.

Example: The leaves whirled in the wind during the storm.

noun

Definition: A state of confusion or dizziness, often caused by rapid movement or a series of events happening quickly.

Example: After spinning around in circles, I felt a whirl in my head.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something spin or turn quickly in a circular motion.

Example: She whirled the baton gracefully during the performance.

whirlier

IPA: /ˈwɜːrliər/

KK: /ˈhwɜrliər/

adjective

Definition: Having a spinning or rotating motion; characterized by a whirling movement.

Example: The whirlier the leaves, the more beautiful the autumn scene becomes.

whirliest

IPA: /ˈwɜːrli/

KK: /ˈhwɪrli/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that moves in a circular or spinning motion, often in a very fast or chaotic way. It is the highest degree of being whirly.

Example: The whirliest ride at the amusement park made everyone dizzy with its fast spins.

whirling

IPA: /ˈwɜːr.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhwɜr.lɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is spinning or moving rapidly in circles.

Example: The leaves were whirling in the wind during the storm.

noun

Definition: The action of spinning or rotating rapidly around a central point.

Example: The leaves were caught in a whirling dance as the wind blew.

verb

Definition: To move rapidly in a circular or spiral motion.

Example: The leaves were whirling in the wind during the storm.

whirlpool

IPA: /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/

KK: /ˈwɜrˌlpuːl/

noun

Definition: A rapidly rotating current of water that creates a vortex, often found in rivers or oceans, and can pull objects or people into it.

Example: The boat was caught in a whirlpool and spun around violently.

whirlwind

IPA: /ˈwɜːr.l.wɪnd/

KK: /ˈwɜrəlˌwɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very fast, chaotic, or intense, similar to a strong wind that spins around quickly.

Example: The whirlwind event left everyone breathless with excitement.

noun

Definition: A rapidly spinning column of air that can cause destruction, often seen in tornadoes or dust devils, or a chaotic and fast movement of people or things.

Example: The whirlwind picked up leaves and debris as it moved through the yard.

whirly

IPA: /ˈwɜrli/

KK: /ˈwɜrli/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that moves in a circular or spinning way, often creating a swirling effect.

Example: The leaves danced in the whirly wind, swirling around in the air.

noun

Definition: A small object that spins or rotates, often used for fun or as a toy.

Example: The child played with a colorful whirly in the park.

whirr

IPA: /wɜːr/

KK: /wɜr/

verb

Definition: To make a low, continuous, rapid sound, like the noise of machinery or wings.

Example: The fan began to whirr as it started to cool the room.

whirry

IPA: /ˈhwɪəri/

KK: /ˈhwɪri/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a low, continuous, rapid sound, like the noise of a machine or an insect's wings.

Example: The drone began to whirry as it took off into the sky.

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