How can I describe the sound of a helicopter?
He could hear the....of a helicopter in the distance.
That's too soft and smooth for my ears. They make a real racket."whir/whirring" is the first thing that springs to mind.
That's too soft and smooth for my ears. They make a real racket.
Post #1 says "in the distance". I wouldn't say they make a huge racket from that far away.
We get them over our house all the time. Whir doesn't seem low enough, rhythmic enough, or aggessive enough.Post #1 says "in the distance". I wouldn't say they make a huge racket from that far away.
We get them over our house all the time. Whir doesn't seem low enough, rhythmic enough, or aggressive enough.
What would you say if the chopper was close?
I was having breakfast when I hear the....of a helicopter. A massive chopper was flying above my apartment.
I was having breakfast when I hear the....of a helicopter. A massive chopper was flying above my apartment.
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