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