to whistle
01
vissla
to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
Intransitive
Exempel
The coach whistled sharply to signal the end of the practice.
Tränaren visslade skarpt för att signalera slutet på träningen.
02
vissla, blåsa i visselpipa
to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
Exempel
The children listened intently as the owl whistled in the distance.
Barnen lyssnade uppmärksamt medan ugnen visslade i fjärran.
03
vissla, blåsa i visselpipa
to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention
Intransitive: to whistle for sb
Exempel
The coach whistled for the players to gather for a quick briefing.
Tränaren visslade för att spelarna skulle samlas för en snabb genomgång.
04
vissla
to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling
Transitive: to whistle a melody or tune
Exempel
He tried to whistle a tune, but it came out more like a squeak.
Han försökte vissla en melodi, men det lät mer som en pip.
05
vissla, sus
to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
Exempel
She enjoyed the sound of the breeze as it whistled through the trees.
Hon njöt av ljudet av brisen när den visslade genom träden.
Whistle
01
a small, simple fipple flute or device that produces a high-pitched tone when blown
Exempel
Students practice melodies on plastic whistles.
02
the action of producing a sound to signal, summon, or attract attention
Exempel
The conductor 's whistle directs the marching band.
03
vissla, siren
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
Exempel
A short blast of the whistle indicated to passengers waiting on the platform that the train was about to depart.
En kort stöt av visslan signalerade till passagerarna som väntade på plattformen att tåget var på väg att avgå.
04
vissla, pip
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
Exempel
The lifeguard used a whistle to alert swimmers of the approaching storm.
Livräddaren använde en visselpipa för att varna simmarna om den annalkande stormen.
05
a high-pitched sound created by rapid movement of air through a narrow opening
Exempel
A whistle rises as air passes through the pipe.
Lexikalt Träd
whistling
whistle
