whistle


Meanings

  • the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
  • the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle;
    • "the whistle signalled the end of the game"
  • a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
  • acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
  • an inexpensive fipple flute
  • make whistling sounds;
  • move with, or as with, a whistling sound;
    • "The bullets whistled past him"
  • utter or express by whistling;
    • "She whistled a melody"
  • move, send, or bring as if by whistling;
    • "Her optimism whistled away these worries"
  • make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound;
  • give a signal by whistling;
    • "She whistled for her maid"
  • WHISTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to make a shrill, clear musical sound


Scrabble Score: 13

whistle is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

whistle is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

whistle is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 13

whistle is a valid Words With Friends word