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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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..
Sough :: Sough (v. i.) To whistle or sigh, as the wind..
Whistled :: Whistled (imp. & p. p.) of Whistl.
Whistlefish :: Whistlefish (n.) A gossat, or rockling; -- called also whistler, three-bearded rockling, sea loach, and sorghe..
Birdcall :: Birdcall (n.) An instrument of any kind, as a whistle, used in making the sound of a birdcall..
Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The widgeon.
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..
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 (v. i.) To call, convey orders, etc., by means of signals on a pipe or whistle carried by a boatswain..
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..
Flute :: Flute (v. t.) To play, whistle, or sing with a clear, soft note, like that of a flute..
Winding :: Winding (n.) A call by the boatswain's whistle.
Whistle :: Whistle (v. i.) The mouth and throat; -- so called as being the organs of whistling.
Whistle :: Whistle (v. t.) To send, signal, or call by a whistle..
Pipe :: Pipe (n.) The peeping whistle, call, or note of a bird..
Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The golden-eye.
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..
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..
Pipe :: Pipe (v. t.) To call or direct, as a crew, by the boatswain's whistle..
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