Crossword clues for churr
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Dunlin \Dun"lin\, n. [Prob. of Celtic origin; cf. Gael. dun hill (E. dune), and linne pool, pond, lake, E. lin.] (Zo["o]l.) A species of sandpiper ( Tringa alpina); -- called also churr, dorbie, grass bird, and red-backed sandpiper. It is found both in Europe and Americ
Wiktionary
n. (alternative spelling of chirr English) vb. (alternative spelling of chirr English)
WordNet
v. make a vibrant sound, as of some birds [syn: whirr]
Usage examples of "churr".
Still grinning, he followed the freshest tracks away from the midden, hoping for a sighting, and had gone only half a mile when just beyond the wall of grey impenetrable bush that flanked the narrow trail, there was a sudden hissing, churring outcry of alarm calls and a cloud of brown oxpeckers rose above the scrub.
Amar, even Churr, could react, the fallen demons scrambled to their feet and ran up the planks into the Egg, carrying the injured demon with them, leaving the crouching trembling demon behind.
Only a cricket from time to time gave a cautious churr, and a mouse was scratching somewhere.
The hot sun eased her bruises, though sweat stung in the scrapes… and then the creature churred, and she looked up, “Tuh-hoo,” it said, It held up two fingers in case she didn’t understand.
The Dancer churred in response, then grabbed Latona and pulled her through the trees.
The babies scrambled, churred, and trilled affectionately, ending up in a jumble in his lap.
With a churring cry, he kicked his kaidaw, and mount and rider burst forward.
They looked upwards and gave a churring cry at the sight of the two humans.
She'd taken one look at the male offered and accepted him with churring approval.
The babies climbed about her person, exploring pockets in search of tidbits, while Hing sat in Laris's lap, churring a meercat's sound of pleasure as the girl scratched behind her ears.
Screeching, churring, whistling, screaking, shrilling, cricking, they hurtled down out of the stars.
After a while, during which at least three separate nightjars churred and one owl called, she said, 'Stephen, you do me infinite honour, and it grieves me more than I can say to desire you to dismiss the subject from your mind.