whistle

[wis-uhl, hwis-] / ˈwɪs əl, ˈʰwɪs- /

VERB

make sharp, shrill sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blare hiss

STRONG

blast fife flute pipe shriek signal skirl sound toot tootle trill warble wheeze whine whiz

Example Sentences

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The man with the turban who whistles when he climbs the stairs.

From Literature

Jay Taylor touches a whistle he wears around his neck to signal the presence of federal agents as he makes a pledge.

From Barron's

The report said that a CBP officer was confronted by two women blowing whistles at around 9 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal

At times during the match against Manchester United there was a tense atmosphere from the home crowd, with boos heard at the final whistle.

From BBC

But the minute she steps onto the landing, she whistles and looks around.

From Literature