Rattling and Whir

Rattling

Rattling noun - A rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders).

Whir and rattling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whir" instead a noun "Rattling".

Nearby Words: rattle, rattled, rattler

Whir

Whir noun - A monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion.

Rattling and whir are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rattling" instead a noun "Whir".

Nearby Words: whirl, whirled, whirling, whirr, whirred
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