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Purr
01
a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
to purr
01
(of cats) to make a prolonged low sound as a sign of content
Intransitive
02
(of a mechanical device) to function or move smoothly and quietly
Intransitive
03
to talk in a low, soft voice, particularly to express contentment or to convey seductive charm
Intransitive
purr
n
Example
After the mechanic repaired the faulty components, the motorcycle engine began to purr smoothly.
The elderly cat, with a gentle purr, slowly lapped up water from its dish.
As she curled up in her favorite spot by the window, the tabby cat started to purr.
When he returned home from a long trip, his cat's purrs and affection reminded him that she was truly the light of his life.
The lilliputian kitten curled up in the palm of her hand, its tiny purrs barely audible.
