Rattling and Whirring

Rattling

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

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

Nearby Words: rattle, rattled, rattler

Whirring

Whirring noun - Sound of something in rapid motion.
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Synonyms for Whirring

Rattling and whirring are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rattling" instead a noun "Whirring".

Nearby Words: whirr, whirred
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