whistle
🇺🇸
/ˈwɪsl/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɪsl/
noun
R
A small tube you blow to make a loud, high sound for attention or signals.
The coach used a whistle to start the game.
R
The sound made by blowing a whistle.
The game ended at the sound of the whistle.
R
The sound made by forcing breath through nearly closed lips.
He let out a whistle of amazement.
R
A loud, high sound from air or steam forced through a small opening.
The kettle made a loud whistle when boiling.
R
Equipment that makes a loud, high sound when air or steam passes through it.
The train whistle warned of its approach.
verb
R
To make a high sound or tune by forcing breath through nearly closed lips.
She can whistle a happy tune.
R
To make a loud, high sound by blowing into a whistle.
The referee will whistle to stop play.
R
To make a loud, high sound.
The wind made the trees whistle.
R
To move quickly while making a loud, high sound.
The arrow whistled through the air.
R
To make a high sound.
Birds often whistle in the morning.
translation
A small tube you blow to make a loud, high sound for attention or signals.; The sound made by blowing a whistle.; The sound made by forcing breath through nearly closed lips.; A loud, high sound from air or steam forced through a small opening.; Equipment that makes a loud, high sound when air or steam passes through it.
To make a high sound or tune by forcing breath through nearly closed lips.; To make a loud, high sound by blowing into a whistle.; To make a loud, high sound.; To move quickly while making a loud, high sound.; To make a high sound.
Word Forms
3rd Present
whistles
Progressive
whistling
Past
whistled
Plural
whistles
Perfect
whistled