Definitions for whistle

Definitions for (noun) whistle

Main entry: pennywhistle, tin whistle, whistle

Definition: an inexpensive fipple flute


Main entry: whistle

Definition: acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound


Main entry: whistle

Definition: a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it


Main entry: whistle, whistling

Definition: the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle

Usage: the whistle signalled the end of the game


Main entry: whistle, whistling

Definition: the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture


Definitions for (verb) whistle

Main entry: whistle

Definition: utter or express by whistling

Usage: She whistled a melody


Main entry: whistle

Definition: give a signal by whistling

Usage: She whistled for her maid


Main entry: whistle, sing

Definition: make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound

Usage: the kettle was singing; the bullet sang past his ear


Main entry: whistle

Definition: move with, or as with, a whistling sound

Usage: The bullets whistled past him


Main entry: whistle

Definition: move, send, or bring as if by whistling

Usage: Her optimism whistled away these worries


Main entry: whistle

Definition: make whistling sounds

Usage: He lay there, snoring and whistling


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