whistle - Meaning in Gujarati

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whistle - Meaning in Gujarati

whistle Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of whistle in English

whistle noun

1. an inexpensive fipple flute

   Synonyms

   pennywhistle, tin whistle

2. acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound

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3. a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
4. the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle

   Synonyms

   whistling

   Example

   • "the whistle signalled the end of the game"
5. the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

   Synonyms

   whistling

whistle verb

1. utter or express by whistling

   Example

   • "She whistled a melody"
2. give a signal by whistling

   Example

   • "She whistled for her maid"
3. make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound

   Synonyms

   sing

   Examples

   • "the bullet sang past his ear"
   • "the kettle was singing"
4. move with, or as with, a whistling sound

   Example

   • "The bullets whistled past him"
5. move, send, or bring as if by whistling

   Example

   • "Her optimism whistled away these worries"
6. make whistling sounds

   Example

   • "He lay there, snoring and whistling"

Synonyms of whistle

• pennywhistle, tin whistle
• whistling
• whistling
• sing

Description

A whistle is a musical instrument which produces sound from a stream of gas, most commonly air. It may be mouth-operated, or powered by air pressure, steam, or other means. Whistles vary in size from a small slide whistle or nose flute type to a large multi-piped church organ.

Also see "Whistle" on Wikipedia

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