Definition of whistle

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Whistle (v. i.) To sound shrill, or like a pipe; to make a sharp, shrill sound; as, a bullet whistles through the air..

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Winding :: Winding (n.) A call by the boatswain's whistle.
Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The hoary, or northern, marmot (Arctomys pruinosus)..
Charm :: Charm (n.) Any small decorative object worn on the person, as a seal, a key, a silver whistle, or the like. Bunches of charms are often worn at the watch chain..
Whistle :: Whistle (v. i.) An instrument in which gas or steam forced into a cavity, or against a thin edge, produces a sound more or less like that made by one who whistles through the compressed lips; as, a child's whistle; a boatswain's whistle; a steam whistle (see Steam whistle, under Steam)..
Whistled :: Whistled (imp. & p. p.) of Whistl.
Blow :: Blow (n.) The act of forcing air from the mouth, or through or from some instrument; as, to give a hard blow on a whistle or horn; to give the fire a blow with the bellows..
Pipe :: Pipe (v. t.) To call or direct, as a crew, by the boatswain's whistle..
Birdcall :: Birdcall (n.) An instrument of any kind, as a whistle, used in making the sound of a birdcall..
Flute :: Flute (v. t.) To play, whistle, or sing with a clear, soft note, like that of a flute..
Call :: Call (n.) A whistle or pipe, used by the boatswain and his mate, to summon the sailors to duty..
Whistle :: Whistle (v. i.) To make a shrill sound with a wind or steam instrument, somewhat like that made with the lips; to blow a sharp, shrill tone..
Whistle :: Whistle (v. i.) The shrill sound made by wind passing among trees or through crevices, or that made by bullet, or the like, passing rapidly through the air; the shrill noise (much used as a signal, etc.) made by steam or gas escaping through a small orifice, or impinging against the edge of a metallic bell or cup..
Pipe :: Pipe (v. i.) To emit or have a shrill sound like that of a pipe; to whistle.
Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The widgeon.
Gossat :: Gossat (n.) A small British marine fish (Motella tricirrata); -- called also whistler and three-bearded rockling.
Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The ring ousel.
Whistling :: Whistling () a. & n. from Whistle, v..
Whistlewing :: Whistlewing (n.) The American golden-eye.
Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The golden-eye.
Whew :: Whew (v. i.) To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover..
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