Whistle synonyms

howl

A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.

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pipes

(Figuratively) One's vocal capacity.

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hiss

Hiss is defined as to make the sound of a snake or a long s.

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steam-whistle

An instrument that produces a shrill sound

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fire-alarm

The sound or other warning made by a fire alarm.

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blare

(Usually singular) A loud sound.

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tin-whistle

(Music) A small, high-pitched whistle that is blown from the end like a flute and is made of metal

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sound (related)

To cause to sound

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toot

(Slang) Cocaine, especially a small amount snorted at one time.

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panpipes

(Music) An instrument consisting of a series of ten or more tubes of different lengths, typically closed at the bottom and open at the top. The instrument is played by blowing across the open end at the top.

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flute

To sing, whistle, or speak with a flutelike tone.

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signal

Something that incites action:

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fife

A region of eastern Scotland between the Firths of Forth and Tay. It was once a Pict kingdom.

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pipe

(Slang) To take a look at; notice.

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trill

Glover

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shriek

To shriek is to make a high-pitched sound, often out of fear, anger or pain.

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tootle

To move about in a leisurely or unrushed way; esp., to drive in this way as in a small car

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blast

A gust of wind; strong rush of air

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piping

A system of pipes, such as those used in plumbing.

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siren-call

Alternative term for siren song

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mouth whistle

An instrument that produces a shrill sound

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traffic whistle

An instrument that produces a shrill sound

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siren

The definition of a siren is a wailing sound made by passing air through a rotating disc, or a beautiful woman who uses sex to attract men, or a mythical female creature that lures men into the sea.

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calliope

A keyboard instrument like an organ, having a series of steam whistles

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wheeze

The definition of wheeze is to make a whistling sound.

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summon

To request to appear; send for:

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warn

To make (someone) aware of impending danger etc. [from 11th c.]

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command

To hold, to control the use of.

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flag

(Computing) To set a program variable to true.

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arrest

To stop; check:

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sound a whistle

To call with a whistle

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warble

To sing with trills, runs, or quavers.

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quaver

To utter in a tremulous voice

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improvise

To make, compose, or perform with little or no preparation:

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noise (related)

Sound or a sound of any kind:

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cry

A rallying call or signal:

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whiz

To make the buzzing or hissing sound of something moving swiftly through the air

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carol

To praise or celebrate in song.

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birdcall

The sound or song of a bird

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hooter (related)

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squeak (related)

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tinkle (related)

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klaxon (related)

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thump (related)

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trumpet (related)

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screech (related)

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horn (related)

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whistling

A shrill, breathy sound; a whistle.

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clang (related)

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clatter (related)

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bellow (related)

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feedback

The return of information about the result of a process or activity; evaluative response:

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instrument

(Music) To compose or arrange for performance.

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siffle

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rattle (related)

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pennywhistle

Any of various fipple flutes of metal, wood, or plastic with open holes for fingering

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sing

(Music) To produce the musical sound of:

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