Definition of whistle

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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..

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Whew :: Whew (n. & interj.) A sound like a half-formed whistle, expressing astonishment, scorn, or dislike..
Whistlewing :: Whistlewing (n.) The American golden-eye.
Whistle :: Whistle (v. i.) A sharp, shrill, more or less musical sound, made by forcing the breath through a small orifice of the lips, or through or instrument which gives a similar sound; the sound used by a sportsman in calling his dogs; the shrill note of a bird; as, the sharp whistle of a boy, or of a boatswain's pipe; the blackbird's mellow whistle..
Winding :: Winding (n.) A call by the boatswain's whistle.
Whistlefish :: Whistlefish (n.) A gossat, or rockling; -- called also whistler, three-bearded rockling, sea loach, and sorghe..
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..
Whistler :: Whistler (n.) One who, or that which, whistles, or produces or a whistling sound..
Sough :: Sough (v. i.) To whistle or sigh, as the wind..
Flute :: Flute (v. t.) To play, whistle, or sing with a clear, soft note, like that of a flute..
Pipe :: Pipe (n.) A boatswain's whistle, used to call the crew to their duties; also, the sound of it..
Whistle :: Whistle (v. t.) To send, signal, or call by a whistle..
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..
Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The golden-eye.
Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The golden plover and the gray plover.
Gossat :: Gossat (n.) A small British marine fish (Motella tricirrata); -- called also whistler and three-bearded rockling.
Calliope :: Calliope (n.) A musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles, toned to the notes of the scale, and played by keys arranged like those of an organ. It is sometimes attached to steamboat boilers..
Whew :: Whew (v. i.) To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover..
Pipe :: Pipe (v. i.) To emit or have a shrill sound like that of a pipe; to whistle.
Pipe :: Pipe (n.) The peeping whistle, call, or note of a bird..
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..
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