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whistle

/ˈwɪs.əl/

whistle around

Translations

whistlenoun

whistles

/ˈwɪs.əl/

свисток

The referee blew the whistle to start the game.

Судья дунул в свисток, чтобы начать игру.

свист

I heard a loud whistle coming from the train.

Я услышал громкий свист, доносящийся от поезда.

Additional translations

Synonyms

whistleverb

whistled

Past Simple

whistled

Past Participle

whistling

Gerund

/ˈwɪs.əl/

свистеть

He likes to whistle while he works.

Он любит свистеть, когда работает.

Additional translations

прохрипеть

Synonyms

to blow

to chirp

to trill

to pipe

to sing

whistleadjective

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. “a whistle signal”, “whistle code”.

Definitions

whistlenoun

A small device that makes a high-pitched sound when air is forced through it, often used by referees or coaches to signal the start or stop of play.

The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the match.

A high-pitched sound made by forcing air through a small opening, often used to attract attention or give a signal.

She gave a loud whistle to call her dog back.

A high-pitched rushing sound produced by something moving quickly through the air.

The arrow flew past with a sharp whistle.

whistleverb

To produce a high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening, often using the lips.

She whistled a cheerful tune as she walked down the street.

To make a sound resembling a whistle, often used to describe the sound of wind or steam.

The wind whistled through the trees during the storm.

To signal or summon someone by making a whistling sound.

He whistled to get the dog's attention.

To move quickly with a sound like a whistle.

The train whistled past the station at high speed.

whistleadjective

Relating to, involving, or operated by a whistle.

The referee’s whistle signal started the game.