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WHISTLING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Whistling.

Whistling - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whistle13

The act of whistling a tune

Example: "His cheerful whistling indicated that he enjoyed his work"

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)
whistle13

Whistling - as a verb

To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. to produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.

Example: "Never whistle at a funeral."

To make a similar sound by forcing air through a musical instrument or a pipe etc.

Example: "The stream train whistled as it passed by."

To move in such a way as to create a whistling sound.

Example: "A bullet whistled past."

To send, signal, or call by a whistle.

Example Sentences

"The sound of the wind whistling through the trees was so soothing."
"The high-pitched whistling of the tea kettle signaled that the water was boiling."
"She couldn't help but smile when she heard the distant whistling of a tune."
"The referee blew the whistle, and the whistling echoed throughout the stadium."
"His whistling while he worked annoyed his coworkers."
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Word Game Points

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

WHISTLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is WHISTLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whistling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WHISTLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is WHISTLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whistling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHISTLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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