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Dictionary definition for: Whistle
1. (n) the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
2. (v) make whistling sounds; "He lay there, snoring and whistling"
3. (n) the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle; "the whistle signalled the end of the game"
4. (v) move with, or as with, a whistling sound; "The bullets whistled past him"
5. (n) acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
6. (v) utter or express by whistling; "She whistled a melody"
7. (n) an inexpensive fipple flute
8. (v) move, send, or bring as if by whistling; "Her optimism whistled away these worries"
9. (v) make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound; "the kettle was singing" "the bullet sang past his ear"
10. (v) give a signal by whistling; "She whistled for her maid"
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