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whistle

verb

/ˈwɪsəl/

Meaning

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

a small wind instrument that produces a high-pitched sound when blown

He likes to whistle while working.

The referee blew his whistle to start the game.

blow, pipe, toot, sound, flute

Entry 1

blow, pipe, toot, sound

Entry 2

pipe, flute

silence, quiet, mute

whistle tune, whistle loudly, whistle blow, train whistle, blow a whistle, referee whistle

Entry 1

whistle tune, whistle loudly, whistle blow, train whistle

Entry 2

blow a whistle, referee whistle, train whistle

to build or construct something; to set upright

to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict

to need something or make something necessary

to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement

to work together; to collaborate

to provide service or assistance to others