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 ]
whistle (n.)
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'