A sound similar to that made by a cat: the purr of an engine.
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The soft vibrant sound made by a cat.
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A low vibratory murmur typical of an apparently contented or pleased cat.
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verb-transitive
To express by a soft vibrant sound.
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verb-intransitive
To make or utter a soft vibrant sound: The cat purred. The sewing machine purred.
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verb
To make a purr or a sound like a purr .
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To speak in a manner that resembles a purr.
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To speak in a malicious catty manner.
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