whine of

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Used to specify the source of the whining sound.

whinePREPOSITIONAL PHRASES

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Examples (10)

  • The constant whine of the wind kept us awake all night.
  • We could hear the faint whine of a motor in the distance.
  • A high-pitched whine of machinery filled the factory floor.
  • The dog's soft whine of discomfort worried its owner.
  • He recognized the familiar whine of the vacuum cleaner from upstairs.
  • The old fan produced an annoying whine of its motor when turned on.
  • Pilots are accustomed to the powerful whine of jet engines during takeoff.
  • There was a subtle whine of gears as the car changed speed.
  • The emergency services arrived, heralded by the urgent whine of their sirens.
  • She missed the gentle whine of the waves as they receded from the shore.