WHISTLE

/wɪsl̩/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 13

Definition

  1. noun the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture. — synonyms: whistling
  2. noun the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle. — synonyms: whistling
  3. noun a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it.
  4. noun acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound.
  5. noun an inexpensive fipple flute. — synonyms: pennywhistle, tin_whistle
  6. verb make whistling sounds.
  7. verb move with, or as with, a whistling sound.
  8. verb utter or express by whistling.
  9. verb move, send, or bring as if by whistling.
  10. verb make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound. — synonyms: sing
  11. verb give a signal by whistling.

Examples

  • “the whistle of the wind in the trees”
  • “Never whistle at a funeral.”
  • “The stream train whistled as it passed by.”

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