What is the meaning of whining?

Move with a whining sound.
- usage: "The bullets were whining past us"
- synonyms: whine
Talk in a tearful manner.
- synonyms: snivel, whine
Make a high-pitched, screeching noise.
- usage: "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise"
- synonyms: whine, squeak, screech, creak, screak, skreak
Complain whiningly.
- synonyms: whine, grizzle, yammer, yawp

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