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Synonyms for whistle

Grammar : Verb
Spell : hwis-uh l, wis-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʰwɪs əl, ˈwɪs-

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Définition of whistle

Origin :
  • Old English hwistlian, from Proto-Germanic *khwis-, of imitative origin. Used also in Middle English of the hissing of serpents. Related: Whistled; whistling. To whistle for (with small prospect of getting) is probably from nautical whistling for a wind. To whistle "Dixie" is from 1940.
  • verb make sharp, shrill sound
Example sentences :
  • He was still exerting his strength to the utmost when the whistle of the locomotive was heard.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Let me but have the little wench and the whistle to-morrow morn, and it is done.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • Do, some kind Christian, pump a stroke or two, just to wet my whistle.
  • Extract from : « A Rill from the Town Pump (From "Twice Told Tales") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • The whistle sounds, punctually to the stroke of six; we are off.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • "Whistle when you are ready, Donald," called Linda as she turned away.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • Gosh, I jist fooled him out of his two dollars slicker 'n a whistle.
  • Extract from : « Uncles Josh's Punkin Centre Stories » by Cal Stewart
  • He went out about half an hour ago, in answer to your whistle.
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • But what about the whistle; are you sure you heard it, Molly?
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • "Oh, I'm always jolly," replied Bywater, and then he began to whistle again.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • The whistle was blown, the wounded officer saluted, and the train started.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
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