whistle

noun

an inexpensive fipple flute

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

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

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

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

verb

give a signal by whistling

make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound

move, send, or bring as if by whistling

utter or express by whistling

move with, or as with, a whistling sound

make whistling sounds

Synonyms for whistle

siffle tootn hootern catcalln klaxonn noisemakern sibilatev singv buglen trumpetn hissn sibilationn skirln hornn honkv sirenn

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