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WHISTLE

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; "the whistle signalled the end of the game"
   Synonyms: whistling
   
   
3. [noun] acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
   
   
4. [noun] an inexpensive fipple flute
   Synonyms: pennytin
   
   
5. [verb] make whistling sounds; "He lay there, snoring and whistling"
   
   
6. [verb] move with, or as with, a whistling sound; "The bullets whistled past him"
   
   
7. [verb] utter or express by whistling; "She whistled a melody"
   
   
8. [verb] move, send, or bring as if by whistling; "Her optimism whistled away these worries"
   
   
9. [verb] make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound; "the kettle was singing"; "the bullet sang past his ear"
   Synonyms: sing
   
   
10. [verb] give a signal by whistling; "She whistled for her maid"
    
    

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Related Words:

• boat whistle
• factory whistle
• steam whistle

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