whistling

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈhwɪslɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(hwis′ling, wis′-)

From the verb whistle: (⇒ conjugate)
whistling is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

whistling
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Synonyms:
fifing, piping Collocations, trilling, shrieking, hissing, calling Collocations, tooting, warbling, screeching, squeaking


whistle
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Sense: Noun: shrill sound
Synonyms:
piping Collocations, pipe Collocations, toot, blare, shriek Collocations, squeal Collocations, hiss Collocations
Sense: Noun: instrument
Synonyms:
flute Collocations, ocarina, pipe Collocations, piccolo, tin whistle, penny whistle, dog whistle, referee's whistle, coach's whistle, fife, recorder Collocations, descant recorder, bird call
Sense: Verb: make a shrill sound
Synonyms:
pipe Collocations, toot, trill, flute Collocations, tootle, warble, hiss Collocations, make a high-pitched sound, squeal Collocations


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