whistle

Meanings

• Noun

  An sharp, high-pitched sound made by forcibly expelling air through narrowly constricted lips.

  - "The referee signaled for a free kick with a sharp whistle."
  - "The sound of the whistle brought everyone's attention to the stage."

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Pronunciation

1. /wɪsl̩/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whistle
drizzle , fizzle , mizzle , pizzle , sizzle

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Variants

List of all variants of whistle that leads to same result
whistle , whistles , whistle in the dark , whistleable , whistled , whistled in the dark , whistles in the dark , whistling , whistling in the dark , whistle-stop , whistle-stops , whistle-stopped , whistle-stopping , whistle past the graveyard , dog whistle , dog whistles , dog-whistle , dog-whistles , penny whistle , penny whistles , pennywhistle , pennywhistles , tin whistle , tin whistles , wolf whistle , wolf whistles , clean as a whistle

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Etymology

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Old English hwistel, from hwitan 'to be white' and sel 'sound'; probably imitative.

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Trivia

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1. The world's longest whistle is 106.7 meters (349.7 feet) long and was blown in Finland in 2004.

2. In the early 20th century, police officers in New York City used a whistle as a form of communication, with different whistle blasts signaling different commands.

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Related Concepts

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1. Air horn: An air horn is a loud horn that produces a sharp, loud blast of sound, often used to signal or warn others.

2. Whistleblower: A whistleblower is an individual who exposes wrongdoing or illegal activity within an organization or industry, often using a whistle to signal their intention.

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Culture

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In literature, a whistle is often used as a symbol of warning or to gain attention. In music, a whistle sound can be created using various techniques, such as a vocal whistle or an instrument designed to produce the sound.

How to Memorize "whistle"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the meaning of the word 'whistle', visualize making the sound by puckering your lips and blowing air out.
   - Imagine a referee signaling for a foul with a whistle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a whistle with attention or warning.
   - Think of the sound of a whistle as a sharp, high-pitched noise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Whistle Warns' to remember the meaning of the word 'whistle' - Whistle Warns You Something's Near.
   - Create a mental image of a referee holding a whistle and blowing it to signal for a foul.

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