Whistle
WordNet
noun
(1) An inexpensive fipple flute
(2) Acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
(3) The act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
"The whistle signalled the end of the game"
(4) The sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
verb
(5) Utter or express by whistling
"She whistled a melody"
(6) Give a signal by whistling
"She whistled for her maid"
(7) Make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
"The kettle was singing"
"The bullet sang past his ear"
(8) Move with, or as with, a whistling sound
"The bullets whistled past him"
(9) Move, send, or bring as if by whistling
"Her optimism whistled away these worries"
(10) Make whistling sounds
"He lay there, snoring and whistling"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A device designed to be placed in the mouth in order to make a whistling sound.
- A shrill, high-pitched sound made by whistling.
- Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.
- A suit.
Verb
- To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
- To move in such a way as to create a whistling sound.
- A bullet whistled past.