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Vocabulary Entry
whistle
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A device that produces a high-pitched sound when air is forced through it.
Example Sentences
"The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the game."
"Children love to play games that involve using a whistle."
"She carried a whistle around her neck during the hike for safety."
V
verb
To make a sound by forcing air through pursed lips or through a whistle.
Example Sentences
"He can whistle a tune that everyone recognizes."
"She whistled for her dog to come back."
"He often whistles while he works to keep his spirits up."