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Meaning of CHURR

Pronunciation:  chur

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[v]  make a vibrant sound, as of some birds
 

CHURR is a 5 letter word that starts with C.

 

 Synonyms: whirr
 
 See Also: emit, let loose, let out, utter

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Churr\, n. [Cf. {Chirr}.]
    A vibrant or whirring noise such as that made by some
    insects, as the cockchafer, or by some birds, as the
    nightjar, the partridge, etc.
    
    
  2. \Churr\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Churred}; p. pr. & vb. n.
    {Churr"ing}.]
    To make a churr, as a cockchafer.
    
          That's the churring of the nightjar.     --Hall Caine.
    
    
  3. \Churr\, v. t.
    To utter by churring.
    
    
 

 

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