whistle (Meaning)
whistle (n)
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
an inexpensive fipple flute
whistle (v)
make whistling sounds
move with, or as with, a whistling sound
utter or express by whistling
move, send, or bring as if by whistling
make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
give a signal by whistling
whistle (v. i.)
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.
To make a shrill sound with a wind or steam instrument, somewhat like that made with the lips; to blow a sharp, shrill tone.
To sound shrill, or like a pipe; to make a sharp, shrill sound; as, a bullet whistles through the air.
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 whistle of a boy, or of a boatswain's pipe; the blackbird's mellow whistle.
The shrill sound made by wind passing among trees or through crevices, or that made by bullet, or the like, passing rapidly through the air; the shrill noise (much used as a signal, etc.) made by steam or gas escaping through a small orifice, or impinging against the edge of a metallic bell or cup.
An instrument in which gas or steam forced into a cavity, or against a thin edge, produces a sound more or less like that made by one who whistles through the compressed lips; as, a child's whistle; a boatswain's whistle; a steam whistle (see Steam whistle, under Steam).
The mouth and throat; -- so called as being the organs of whistling.
whistle (v. t.)
To form, utter, or modulate by whistling; as, to whistle a tune or an air.
To send, signal, or call by a whistle.
Synonyms & Antonyms of whistle
whistle Sentence Examples
- The train engineer blew his whistle to signal departure.
- The referee whistled to start the game.
- The tea kettle whistled merrily on the stovetop.
- The child whistled a cheerful tune as he skipped down the street.
- The wind whistled through the trees, creating an eerie sound.
- The bird whistled sweetly, its melody echoing through the forest.
- The traffic cop blew his whistle to stop the unruly drivers.
- The coach whistled instructions to his players during the game.
- The lifeguard whistled at the swimmers to come out of the water.
- The boy whistled loudly, trying to get his dog's attention.
FAQs About the word whistle
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture, the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
swoosh,whoosh, whizz, zip, wheeze, fizz, swish, sizzle,hiss, sibilant
No antonyms found.
The train engineer blew his whistle to signal departure.
The referee whistled to start the game.
The tea kettle whistled merrily on the stovetop.
The child whistled a cheerful tune as he skipped down the street.
