English to English

whistling
('/hw//I/sl/I//N/ )

noun (n)

  • the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    whistle
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of whistling a tune(noun.act)
    Example:
    His cheerful whistling indicated that he enjoyed his work.
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
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