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I . purr [pɜ:ʳ] VB intr

1. purr (cat):

purr

presti [perf zapresti]

2. purr (engine):

purr

brneti [perf zabrneti]

II . purr [pɜ:ʳ] N

1. purr (cat's sound):

purr

2. purr (engine noise):

purr

brnenje n

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Adults exploit this association to encourage young to fledge by giving the purr call at a distance from the nest, enticing young to follow them. en.wikipedia.org

They can also communicate using shrill cries, growling, and purring. en.wikipedia.org

It was here that she developed her trademark sultry purr having decided to compete with the noisy crowd with subtlety rather than volume. en.wikipedia.org

Other calls include a loud, screeching alarm call and a soft, purring call uttered to young chicks. en.wikipedia.org

When a cat purrs, the signal constitutes direct evidence of the animal's contented state. en.wikipedia.org

Purring is often believed to indicate a positive emotional state, but cats sometimes purr when they are ill, tense, or experiencing traumatic or painful moments. en.wikipedia.org

Dignified trams are smoothly purring in between them, contrary to the cumbersome wooden carts on two high wheels, drawn by oxen. en.wikipedia.org

Her voice moans, purrs, splutters; she gesticulates with her eyes, almost shouts with her hair. en.wikipedia.org

When at play or traveling, they sometimes give off low, purring grunts. en.wikipedia.org

Babies make purring noises similar to cats when they are content. en.wikipedia.org

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