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Past tense for to make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth, typically melodically
“Whistle away, my merry boy, with happy face and heart of joy. If it will help you to be strong, whistle a tune when things go wrong.”
Past tense for to make a whirring or hissing sound
“The teakettle began to whistle at him, and he set to preparing the coffee.”
Past tense for to shout, typically to express scorn or disapproval
Past tense for to move or pass very quickly
Past tense for to encourage or praise vocally
Past tense for to twitter or chirp like a bird or electronic device
Past tense for to breathe hard, and with an audible piping or whistling sound
Past tense for to make or emit a noise or sound
Past tense for to sound a horn, siren, or steam whistle
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