purr
Contented cat's hum
A purr is the soft, vibrating sound a cat makes when content, produced by rapid movement of the laryngeal muscles.
Cats purr when stroked, fed, or otherwise comfortable.
The sound extends to similar low, continuous hums: the purr of an engine idling.
To purr is to make this sound, or to speak in a smooth, seductive tone: She purred her approval.
Small furry housepet
claws · meow · tabby · siamese · ragdoll · burmese · calico · tortoiseshell
Low steady sound
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
- rumbleLow rolling sound
- droneUnmanned flying machine
- murmurSoft, indistinct continuous sound
thrum · buzz · whir · low · soft · steady · rhythmic · gentle
cat
Small furry housepet
fur · claws · meow · tabby · siamese · ragdoll · burmese · calico · tortoiseshell · mouser
hum
Low steady sound
murmur · thrum · buzz · whir · low · soft · steady · rhythmic · gentle · soothing
satisfaction
State of fulfilled desires
coziness · warmth · relaxation · serenity · delight · ease · snuggle · cuddle · lap · cozy
motor
Energy-to-motion converter
cylinder · turbo · horsepower · exhaust · throttle · hum · running · mechanic · tuned · performance