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whistling
noun
The sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
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noun
The sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
noun
The act of whistling a tune
“His cheerful whistling indicated that he enjoyed his work”
noun
The act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
“The whistle signalled the end of the game”
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His cheerful whistling indicated that he enjoyed his work
The whistle signalled the end of the game
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