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WHISTLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Whistles.

Whistles - as a noun

The sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whistling

The act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle

Example: "The whistle signalled the end of the game"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whistling

A small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it

Acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acoustic devicesignaling device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An inexpensive fipple flute

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pennywhistletin whistle

Whistles - as a verb

Make whistling sounds

Example: "He lay there, snoring and whistling"

Move with, or as with, a whistling sound

Example: "The bullets whistled past him"

Utter or express by whistling

Example: "She whistled a melody"

Move, send, or bring as if by whistling

Example: "Her optimism whistled away these worries"

Make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound

Example: "The kettle was singing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sing

Give a signal by whistling

Example: "She whistled for her maid"

Example Sentences

"I can hear the distant whistles of a train."
"He bought a collection of antique whistles."
"She whistles a tune while walking."
"He whistles when he is nervous."
"The wind whistles through the trees."
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Word Game Points

Is WHISTLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whistles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WHISTLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is WHISTLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whistles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WHISTLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is WHISTLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whistles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHISTLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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