whistle - Meaning in Kannada

whistle - Meaning in Kannada

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Definitions and Meaning of whistle in English

whistle noun

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

   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

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

   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"

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