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whistled |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Whistle \Whis"tle\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Whistled}; p. pr & vb n. {Whistling}.] [AS. hwistlian akin to Sw hvissla Dan. hvisle Icel. hv[=i]sla to whisper, and E. whisper. [root]43. See {Whisper}.] 1. To make a kind of musical sound, or series of sounds, by forcing the breath through a small orifice formed by contracting the lips; also to emit a similar sound, or series of notes, from the mouth or beak, as birds. The weary plowman leaves the task of day And trudging homeward, whistles on the way --Gay. 2. To make a shrill sound with a wind or steam instrument, somewhat like that made with the lips; to blow a sharp, shrill tone. 3. To sound shrill, or like a pipe; to make a sharp, shrill sound; as a bullet whistles through the air. The wild winds whistle, and the billows roar. --Pope.
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