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Whistle: meaning, definitions and examples

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whistle

 

[ หˆwษชsษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sound

A clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small hole between one's lips or teeth.

Synonyms

peep, toot, whistling

Examples of usage

  • He heard the whistle of the train in the distance.
  • She blew the whistle to get everyone's attention.
Context #2 | Noun

device

A small device that produces a high-pitched sound by forcing air or steam through a small hole.

Synonyms

alarm, alert, signal

Examples of usage

  • The referee used a whistle to signal the end of the game.
  • The lifeguard blew the whistle to warn swimmers of the danger.
Context #3 | Verb

sound

To make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small hole between one's lips or teeth.

Synonyms

peep, toot, warble

Examples of usage

  • He began to whistle a tune as he worked.
  • The wind whistled through the trees.

Translations

Translations of the word "whistle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfeife

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peluit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะธัั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gwizdek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฌ› (ใตใˆ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sifflet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ silbato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผdรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ๋ฃจ๋ผ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญลกลฅalka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรญลกลฅalka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“จๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piลกฤalka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flauta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ัา›ั‹ั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ silbato

Etymology

The word 'whistle' has its origins in Old English 'hwistlian', which meant to make a sibilant sound. The use of whistles as signaling devices dates back to ancient times, with variations made from bone, wood, and metal. Whistles have been used in sports, military, and maritime contexts to convey commands or warnings. The association of whistles with referees and coaches in sports led to the term 'blow the whistle' meaning to signal a foul or stoppage. Whistles continue to be an important tool for communication and safety in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,377 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.