whistle

B1
Pronunciation
/wɪsl̩/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.

2 Definition

An act of whistling.

3 Definition

A shrill, high-pitched sound made by whistling.

4 Definition

Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.

Example Sentences
  • the whistle of the wind in the trees
5 Definition

A suit (from whistle and flute).

6 Definition

The mouth and throat; so called as being the organs of whistling.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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.

Example Sentences
  • Never whistle at a funeral.
2 Definition

To make a similar sound by forcing air through a musical instrument or a pipe etc.

Example Sentences
  • The stream train whistled as it passed by.
3 Definition

To move in such a way as to create a whistling sound.

Example Sentences
  • A bullet whistled past.
4 Definition

To send, signal, or call by a whistle.