Looking for the meaning of the word SKIRL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SKIRL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Skirl
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English (as a verb): probably of Scandinavian origin; ultimately imitative
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
skəːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a shrill, wailing sound, especially that of bagpipes
Short Definition:shrill sound
Examples:- we heard a skirl of the pipes
Word: Skirl
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
skəːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of bagpipes) produce a shrill, wailing sound
Short Definition:(of bagpipes) make such sound
Examples:- the pipes skirled and moaned down the street
- the skirling of the Breton bagpipes
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