DICTOMETER

WHISTLE

1. Synonyms:
   • Whistle
   • Whistling
   Definitions:
   • the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Whistle
   • Whistling
   Definitions:
   • the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
   Examples:
   • The whistle signalled the end of the game
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Whistle
   Definitions:
   • a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Whistle
   Definitions:
   • acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Pennywhistle
   • Tin whistle
   • Whistle
   Definitions:
   • an inexpensive fipple flute
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Whistle
   Definitions:
   • make whistling sounds
   Examples:
   • He lay there, snoring and whistling
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Whistle
   Definitions:
   • move with, or as with, a whistling sound
   Examples:
   • The bullets whistled past him
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Whistle
   Definitions:
   • utter or express by whistling
   Examples:
   • She whistled a melody
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Whistle
   Definitions:
   • move, send, or bring as if by whistling
   Examples:
   • Her optimism whistled away these worries
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Whistle
   • Sing
   Definitions:
   • make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
   Examples:
   • The kettle was singing
   • The bullet sang past his ear
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Whistle
   Definitions:
   • give a signal by whistling
   Examples:
   • She whistled for her maid