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

[ Syn: whistling ]

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

[ Syn: whistling ]

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

[ Syn: pennywhistle , tin whistle ]

make whistling sounds; He lay there, snoring and whistling'

move with, or as with, a whistling sound; The bullets whistled past him'

utter or express by whistling; She whistled a melody'

move, send, or bring as if by whistling; Her optimism whistled away these worries'

make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound; the kettle was singing; the bullet sang past his ear

[ Syn: sing ]

give a signal by whistling; She whistled for her maid'