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skirling
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb skirl has 2 senses
  1. skirl - make a shrill, wailing sound; "skirling bagpipes"
    --1 is one way to     sound, go
    Derived form: noun skirl1
    Sample sentence:
    Something ----s
  2. skirl - play the bagpipes
    --2 is one way to     play
    Derived form: noun skirl1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s

Definitions from the Web

Skirling

Part of speech: Verb

Definitions:

  1. To make a high-pitched, shrill sound, like that of a bagpipe or a bird.
  2. To cry or shriek loudly and harshly in excitement or terror.

Examples:

  • The bagpipes skirled loudly, enchanting everyone in the crowd.
  • The seagulls skirled and circled above the fishing boats, hoping for a share of the spoils.
  • The children skirled with delight on the rollercoaster, their screams filling the air.

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