English dictionary
whistle
/'/hw//I/s/@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
Synonyms whistlingSource: WordNet 3.0
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the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
ExamplesThe whistle signalled the end of the game.
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a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
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acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
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an inexpensive fipple flute
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A sharp, shrill, more or less musical sound, made by forcing the breath through a small orifice of the lips, or through or instrument which gives a similar sound; the sound used by a sportsman in calling his dogs; the shrill note of a bird; as, the sharp <i>whistle</i> of a boy, or of a boatswain's pipe; the blackbird's mellow <i>whistle</i>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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make whistling sounds
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move with, or as with, a whistling sound
ExamplesThe bullets whistled past him.
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utter or express by whistling
ExamplesShe whistled a melody.
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move, send, or bring as if by whistling
ExamplesHer optimism whistled away these worries.
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make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
Synonyms singSource: WordNet 3.0
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give a signal by whistling
ExamplesShe whistled for her maid.
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To make a kind of musical sound, or series of sounds, by forcing the breath through a small orifice formed by contracting the lips; also, to emit a similar sound, or series of notes, from the mouth or beak, as birds.
Source: webster1913
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To form, utter, or modulate by whistling; as, to <i>whistle</i> a tune or an air.
Source: webster1913