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skirl Definition and Meaning in English (skirl definition)

noun
Synonyms:shriekwailscreech
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Skirl definition: A shrill, wailing sound, especially that produced by bagpipes.

Definitions of Skirl

  1. 1noun

    A shrill, wailing sound, especially that produced by bagpipes.

  2. 2verb

    To make a shrill, wailing sound, typically like that of bagpipes.

Example Sentences

“The skirl of the bagpipes filled the air during the festival.”

“We could hear the pipes skirl from miles away.”

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past tenseskirled
present participleskirling
pluralskirls

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Skirl definition: A shrill, wailing sound, especially that produced by bagpipes.
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'Skirl' translates to 'skirl' in English. Skirl definition: A shrill, wailing sound, especially that produced by bagpipes.
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