Thrum and Whirring

Thrum

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

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

Whirring

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

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

Nearby Words: whirr, whirred
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