Definition of Whistle

Noun

  • an inexpensive fipple flute
    - tin whistle
  • acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
  • a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
  • the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
    "the whistle signalled the end of the game"
  • the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

Verb

  • give a signal by whistling
    "She whistled for her maid"
  • make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
    "the kettle was singing"
    "the bullet sang past his ear"
  • move, send, or bring as if by whistling
    "Her optimism whistled away these worries"
  • utter or express by whistling
    "She whistled a melody"
  • move with, or as with, a whistling sound
    "The bullets whistled past him"
  • make whistling sounds
    "He lay there, snoring and whistling"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Whistle

  • Scrabble® score of the whistle (13)
  • Word Chums® score of the whistle (15)
  • Words With Friends® score of the whistle (13)

Unscramble whistle

159 unscramble word found using the letters whistle.
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