5 letter words ending in RR

Here is the requested information on "charr": Charr

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of fish, typically found in cold, northern freshwater lakes and streams.

Pronunciation (US): /tʃɑr/

Pronunciation (UK): /tʃɑː/

Origin and Usage: The word "charr" comes from the Old Norse word "karfi," which means "a kind of trout." It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to various species of freshwater fish in the Salmonidae family, including Arctic charr, Dolly Varden charr, and bull trout.

Synonyms: Trout, salmon

Related Words: Charas, charm, chart

Example Sentences:

• The lake is known for its large population of Arctic charr.
• The fisherman caught a beautiful Dolly Varden charr.
• Bull trout, also known as Dolly Varden trout, are a type of charr found in western North America.

Chirr

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to make a high-pitched, trilling sound, like that of some insects or birds

Pronunciation (US): /tʃɜr/

Pronunciation (UK): /tʃɜː/

Origin and Usage: The word chirr is believed to have originated from the Middle English word chirken which means o make a chirping sound. It is used to describe the high-pitched, trilling sound made by some insects or birds. It is commonly used in literature to describe the sound of crickets or birds.

Synonyms: trill, chirrup, tweet, warble, sing

Related Words: chirp, chirk, chirm, chiru, chary

Example Sentences:

• The crickets chirr in the grass.
• The birds chirr in the early morning.
• The sound of the cicadas chirring in the trees was deafening.

1. Parts of Speech: Verb, Noun

2. Definitions:

1. (Verb) To make a low, continuous, humming or buzzing sound, like that of a spinning top or a motor.
2. (Noun) A low, continuous, humming or buzzing sound, like that of a spinning top or a motor.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /wɜr/
• UK: /wɜːr/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "whirr" originated from the imitative sound of a spinning object. It is commonly used to describe the sound of machinery, engines, and other mechanical devices. It can also be used to describe the sound of something spinning or revolving rapidly, such as a top or a fan.

5. Synonyms: buzz, hum, drone, vibrate, purr

6. Related Words: swirl, twirl, whine, whist, whizz

7. Example Sentences:

• The machine began to whirr as it started up.
• The sound of the helicopters blades whirring overhead was deafening.
• He could hear the whirr of the electric fan as it oscillated back and forth.