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Having a pitch or frequency at the upper end of the auditory range
“The whistling wind blew through the trees with a high-pitched, almost ethereal sound.”
Of, or related to, song or the act of singing
A warbling or twittering sound or utterance
Approval or praise expressed by clapping
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to make a whirring or hissing sound
“The teakettle began to whistle at him, and he set to preparing the coffee.”
Present participle for to shout, typically to express scorn or disapproval
Present participle for to move or pass very quickly
Present participle for to encourage or praise vocally
Present participle for to twitter or chirp like a bird or electronic device
Present participle for to breathe hard, and with an audible piping or whistling sound
Present participle for to make or emit a noise or sound
Present participle for to sound a horn, siren, or steam whistle
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