Dictionary Check: whistle

"whistle" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

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

Example: "the whistle signalled the end of the game"
Synonyms:
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

verb

make whistling sounds

Example: "He lay there, snoring and whistling"

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