transcription, транскрипция: [ pɜ:(r) ]
( purrs, purring, purred)
1.
When a cat purrs , it makes a low vibrating sound with its throat because it is contented.
The plump ginger kitten had settled comfortably in her arms and was purring enthusiastically.
VERB : V
2.
When the engine of a machine such as a car purrs , it is working and making a quiet, continuous, vibrating sound.
Both boats purred out of the cave mouth and into open water...
VERB : V prep
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Purr is also a noun.
Carmela heard the purr of a motor-cycle coming up the drive.
N-SING