Whistle — synonyms, definition

1. whistle (Noun)

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whistle (Noun) — The sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture.

whistle (Noun) — The act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle. ex. "the whistle signalled the end of the game"

whistle (Noun) — A small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it.

whistle (Noun) — Acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound.

whistle (Noun) — An inexpensive fipple flute.

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2. whistle (Verb)

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whistle (Verb) — Produce a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. ex. "I whistle when I'm happy"

whistle (Verb) — Make whistling sounds. ex. "He lay there, snoring and whistling"

whistle (Verb) — Move with, or as with, a whistling sound. ex. "The bullets whistled past him"

whistle (Verb) — Utter or express by whistling. ex. "She whistled a melody"

whistle (Verb) — Move, send, or bring as if by whistling. ex. "Her optimism whistled away these worries"

whistle (Verb) — Make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound. ex. "the kettle was whistling"

whistle (Verb) — Give a signal by whistling. ex. "She whistled for her maid"

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3. whistle (n/v)

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