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