Whistle :  (noun)
1: the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture [syn: whistling]
2: the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle; "the whistle signalled the end of the game" [syn: whistling]
3: acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
4: an inexpensive fipple flute [syn: pennywhistle, tin whistle] ... ( more )

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