whistle
whi
ˈwɪ
vi
stle
səl
sēl
British pronunciation
/ˈwɪsəl/

Definitie en betekenis van "whistle"in het Engels

to whistle
01

fluiten

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
Intransitive
to whistle definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
He whistled loudly to get the dog's attention from across the park.
Hij floot luid om de aandacht van de hond te trekken van de andere kant van het park.
02

fluiten, toeteren

to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
to whistle definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
She could hear the train whistle from miles away, signaling its arrival.
Ze kon het fluiten van de trein van mijlenver horen, wat zijn aankomst aankondigde.
03

fluiten, een fluitsignaal geven

to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention
Intransitive: to whistle for sb
to whistle definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
She whistled for her friends to come and join her at the picnic table.
Ze floot zodat haar vrienden zouden komen en zich bij haar aan de picknicktafel zouden voegen.
04

fluiten

to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling
Transitive: to whistle a melody or tune
example
Voorbeelden
John could n't contain his excitement and started to whistle a happy tune.
John kon zijn opwinding niet bedwingen en begon een vrolijk deuntje te fluiten.
05

fluiten, suizen

to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
example
Voorbeelden
The bullet whistled past his ear, narrowly missing him.
De kogel floot langs zijn oor, hem op het nippertje missend.
01

a small, simple fipple flute or device that produces a high-pitched tone when blown

whistle definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The whistle produces a sharp, clear sound.
02

the action of producing a sound to signal, summon, or attract attention

whistle definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
They hear a whistle summoning them from across the field.
03

fluit, sirene

a device mounted on locomotives and some railcars that emits a loud, high-pitched sound to signal warnings or communicate with personnel and other trains
example
Voorbeelden
The loud whistle echoed through the valley, announcing the arrival of the freight train.
Het luide fluitje echode door de vallei en kondigde de aankomst van de goederentrein aan.
04

fluitje, toeter

a small, handheld device used to produce a high-pitched sound when blown into, often used for communication, signaling, or as a toy for play and fun
example
Voorbeelden
The tea kettle began to whistle loudly as the water inside reached boiling point.
De theeketel begon luid te fluiten toen het water binnenin het kookpunt bereikte.
05

a high-pitched sound created by rapid movement of air through a narrow opening

example
Voorbeelden
He notices the whistle of the train approaching.
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