PURR


Meaning of PURR in English

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

Purr is also a noun.

Carmela heard the purr of a motor-cycle coming up the drive.

N-SING

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