whistle
noun
- 1
an inexpensive fipple flute
- 2
acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
- 3
a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
- 4
the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
the whistle signalled the end of the game
- 5
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
verb
- 1
utter or express by whistling
She whistled a melody
- 2
give a signal by whistling
She whistled for her maid
- 3
make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
the kettle was singing
the bullet sang past his ear
- 4
move with, or as with, a whistling sound
The bullets whistled past him
- 5
move, send, or bring as if by whistling
Her optimism whistled away these worries
- 6
make whistling sounds
He lay there, snoring and whistling
Synonyms
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