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