WHISTLE
Scrabble letter values: W4H4I1S1T1L1E1 = 13
Definition
- noun the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture. — synonyms: whistling
- noun the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle. — synonyms: whistling
- noun a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it.
- noun acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound.
- noun an inexpensive fipple flute. — synonyms: pennywhistle, tin_whistle
- verb make whistling sounds.
- verb move with, or as with, a whistling sound.
- verb utter or express by whistling.
- verb move, send, or bring as if by whistling.
- verb make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound. — synonyms: sing
- verb give a signal by whistling.
Examples
- “the whistle signalled the end of the game”
- “He lay there, snoring and whistling”
- “The bullets whistled past him”