whistle
//ˈwɪs.əl//
Noun
whistleSingular
whistlesPlural
1
A small device that produces a high-pitched sound when air is blown through it.
The referee blew his whistle to start the game.
2
A clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing air through a small opening, especially between the lips or teeth.
I heard a whistle from across the street.
Synonym
Verb
whistleInfinitive
whistlePresent tense
whistledPast tense
whistledPast participle
whistlingPresent participle
whistlesThird-person singular
1
To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening between the lips or teeth.
He whistled a cheerful tune while walking to school.
2
To produce a tune or melody by whistling.
She whistled a cheerful tune while walking to school.
3
To move rapidly through the air with a whistling sound.
The arrow whistled past my ear.