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purr in the PONS Dictionary

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Some may only purr, while other cats include low level outbursts sometimes described as lurps or yowps.
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By contrast, the big cats can roar but can not purr, except while exhaling.
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Dignified trams are smoothly purring in between them, contrary to the cumbersome wooden carts on two high wheels, drawn by oxen.
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When a cat purrs, the signal constitutes direct evidence of the animal's contented state.
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I began to enjoy the crisp purr of the graver as it furrowed the polished surface.
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Other calls include a loud, screeching alarm call and a soft, purring call uttered to young chicks.
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It was here that she developed her trademark sultry purr having decided to compete with the noisy crowd with subtlety rather than volume.
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She delivers everything from honey-laden ballads purring like a kitten, to up-tempo swinging and scatting like a saxophone.
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Kits purr during their first week of life and, during their dependent weeks, moan or mew.
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Her singing style is described as frantic purrs and has an accompanying string section similar to songs from previous albums.
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